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[Closed] Which rear mech do I need?

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Hi folks 🙂

I'm swapping from a 2x9 to 2x10 set up.

Which rear mech do i need?

SLX M675 for £52.99
SLX M663 for £35.99
SLX M670 for 43.99

What are the differences?

Thanks guys
and Merry Christmas!


 
Posted : 25/12/2012 7:59 pm
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also would I need long or short cage?! 😳


 
Posted : 25/12/2012 8:01 pm
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I think the 663 is a 2012 model and the other 2 a 2013 models.


 
Posted : 26/12/2012 12:43 am
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Cage length will depend on the cassette & ring size.
Medium is most likely but don't quote me on that. Does the shimano tech info not tell you?


 
Posted : 26/12/2012 12:46 am
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I just put a new XT drivetrain on my fatbike. I used the mid cage(GS) rear derailleur. Chainrings are 24-36 with an 11-36 cassette. Works great!

A long cage rear d is probably needed if you have a wider spacing to your front chainrings that I do.


 
Posted : 26/12/2012 3:17 am
 Alex
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Needed a new mech after trashing mine in Tenerife. I couldn't get a shadow+ with a mid cage so went with long for same setup as Joe ^^. Still does a fine job on reducing chain slap. CRC have the SLX 10+ for £54


 
Posted : 26/12/2012 9:39 am
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675 is current Shadow+ clutch mech
670 is current non clutch mech
663 is old model non clutch mech


 
Posted : 26/12/2012 12:09 pm