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[Closed] Which derailleur for Shimano 105 triple chainset?

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I run a Shimano 105 5600 groupset with a triple chainset.

Recently, my rear derailleur sheared in half whilst pedaling, for some unknown reason, and I need to replace it.

What cage length rear derailleur do I need? Medium or long?


 
Posted : 02/12/2014 11:06 am
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Long for a triple


 
Posted : 02/12/2014 11:18 am
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You would want a GS cage which is technically a medium, although it's the longer of the road cages.

SS = short
GS = medium
SGS = long


 
Posted : 02/12/2014 11:20 am
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OK...some conflicting answers here...


 
Posted : 02/12/2014 11:41 am
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As above. Road cages come in two sizes. You want the longest one.


 
Posted : 02/12/2014 11:59 am