what rear mech
 

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im wanting to change from sram to xt what rear mech will i need seems to be long cage and short cage whats the differance ?


 
Posted : 15/08/2012 7:07 pm
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Long cage = able to cope with more gears (3x10/3x9 on a 'wide' ratio block)
Short cage = unable to cope with more gears (1x9 or 1x10 or a lower spread ratio block)

For most people, long cage is what you need.


 
Posted : 15/08/2012 7:09 pm
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ok then long it is thanks alot 🙂


 
Posted : 15/08/2012 7:11 pm

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