Will a long cage MT...
 

[Closed] Will a long cage MTB rear mech work with a Road cassette?

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My commuter currently has a very worn 11-32 cassette, if I replace it with a road cassette (say 11-25) will the long cage LX mech still work okay?


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 10:23 am
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Shuold be OK but I'm not guaranteeing it!


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 10:31 am
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yeah, it'll work fine. Shorten the chain a bit though


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 10:31 am
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Thanks. The chain and chainrings are all being replaced anyway, everythings a bit shagged after 2500 miles.


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 10:58 am
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yes, but it'll flap around nicely. Shorten the chain loads ๐Ÿ™‚


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 10:58 am
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It'll flap about less.


 
Posted : 19/08/2010 11:02 am