Originally Posted by Crank57
I . I want to switch to 11-32 or 34 tooth cog set. My smallest chainring is 30Tooth on both bikes. . Will the Shram X7 handle the change any better than the Shimano 105? Will a MTB RD mount the same as the road bike RD?
Yes and no.
The SRAM X.7 has a 34 large rear cog capability and 45 tooth chain wrap capacity, so it'll handle the cassette. The ESP, however, is a 1:1 cable pull derailleur so it won't work with Shimano shifters.