Alivio rear der--32T cassette?......
01-04-06, 07:20 PM
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Alivio rear der--32T cassette?......
The Shimano Alivio rear der. is only spec'd for 30T. Why not use it with a 32T, since it won't (shouldn't) see the large-large combo anyway? (or is shouldn't the definitive word here?
01-04-06, 07:25 PM
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Even if you do use the 32 cog, the Alivio will work - I have and it works just fine. In fact most rear derailleurs are conservartively spec'd i.e. the 27max 105 RD works just fine on 28s, 30s as long as the b screw is set properly.
01-04-06, 09:54 PM
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I have an Alivio rear der. on my wifes bike with a 34t cassette and it works just fine. No troubles setting it up or anything.
01-04-06, 11:34 PM
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I have an 8spd XT rear derailler spec'd for 32T and it works fine on a 9 spd cassette with a 34T.
01-05-06, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by freeranger
The Shimano Alivio rear der. is only spec'd for 30T. Why not use it with a 32T, since it won't (shouldn't) see the large-large combo anyway? (or is shouldn't the definitive word here?
01-05-06, 11:28 AM
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Must not be much of an issue since Trek sells the 4300 with a 32 and an Alivio. I rode mine long enough to wear it out, and never had any trouble.
I also switched to a 11/28 just because of preference but the 32 works fine. Where did you see that spec?
I also switched to a 11/28 just because of preference but the 32 works fine. Where did you see that spec?
