Mountain Biking - SGS derailleur

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MaxBrokeAway
06-27-07, 07:39 PM
Can I use my EZ fire ST-EF29 shifters with an Shimano XT SGS rear derailleur...I dont know what the SGS is all about...


MattP.
06-27-07, 10:45 PM
SGS = Long Cage.

Simple as that.

:)

MaxBrokeAway
06-28-07, 04:20 AM
SGS = Long Cage.

Simple as that.

:)

OH ok...so SGS doesnt mean SUPER long cage? someone one the mechanics forum said SGS is Super long and GS is just long.


MattP.
06-28-07, 12:45 PM
OH ok...so SGS doesnt mean SUPER long cage? someone one the mechanics forum said SGS is Super long and GS is just long.

GS is short cage, SGS long cage.