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Looking to replace the rear derailieur on my partner's GT avalanche...the alivio that I'm putting on has a 5mm longer cage...will I need to lengthen the chain to accommodate this??
Posted : 02/04/2018 9:25 pm
No
Posted : 02/04/2018 9:28 pm
No.
Posted : 02/04/2018 9:29 pm
Very unlikely.
Put it on and set it up as normal.<span style="font-size: 0.8rem;">Put it in the smallest sprocket. Change into the big ring. Move it into progressively bigger sprockets until in big/big. If it seizes up or refuses to do it then the answer is yes. For 5mm the chances of it being a problem are very remote but best check it as above in the work stand before riding.</span>
Posted : 02/04/2018 9:36 pm
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Thanks, good advice
Posted : 02/04/2018 10:22 pm