Convert Long Cage RD to Short Cage.
10-13-08, 07:38 AM
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Convert Long Cage RD to Short Cage.
Question:
I have one of these:
https://cgi.ebay.com/CAMPAGNOLO-VICTO...d=p3286.c0.m14
If I purchase one of these:
https://cgi.ebay.com/Campagnolo-Victo...3286.m20.l1116
can I use it to convert the long cage derailleur to a short cage? Are there any issues I'll run into or additional parts I'll need?
Thanks for your help.
Dan
I have one of these:
https://cgi.ebay.com/CAMPAGNOLO-VICTO...d=p3286.c0.m14
If I purchase one of these:
https://cgi.ebay.com/Campagnolo-Victo...3286.m20.l1116
can I use it to convert the long cage derailleur to a short cage? Are there any issues I'll run into or additional parts I'll need?
Thanks for your help.
Dan
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10-13-08, 07:40 AM
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What do you hope to accomplish with the conversion?
10-13-08, 08:24 AM
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Mostly just satisfaction of my curiosity.
I have a Bianchi I am restoring with a standard double. It came with a mix of Suntour and Campy parts. I want to use the Suntour parts on another project so I need a replacement rear derailleur and downtube braze-on shifters. I picked up a set of shifters and a long cage Victory RD this past weekend. Nothing wrong with it, but as I was installing it, I just wondered if it could be converted to a short cage.
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I have a Bianchi I am restoring with a standard double. It came with a mix of Suntour and Campy parts. I want to use the Suntour parts on another project so I need a replacement rear derailleur and downtube braze-on shifters. I picked up a set of shifters and a long cage Victory RD this past weekend. Nothing wrong with it, but as I was installing it, I just wondered if it could be converted to a short cage.
Dan
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10-13-08, 02:33 PM
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According to Sheldon Brown, there is no benefit to you for your conversion. Tried to look for the link, but I can't find it, although I am positive that's what I read.
10-13-08, 02:36 PM
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Question:
I have one of these:
https://cgi.ebay.com/CAMPAGNOLO-VICTO...d=p3286.c0.m14
If I purchase one of these:
https://cgi.ebay.com/Campagnolo-Victo...3286.m20.l1116
can I use it to convert the long cage derailleur to a short cage? Are there any issues I'll run into or additional parts I'll need?
Thanks for your help.
Dan
I have one of these:
https://cgi.ebay.com/CAMPAGNOLO-VICTO...d=p3286.c0.m14
If I purchase one of these:
https://cgi.ebay.com/Campagnolo-Victo...3286.m20.l1116
can I use it to convert the long cage derailleur to a short cage? Are there any issues I'll run into or additional parts I'll need?
Thanks for your help.
Dan
10-13-08, 03:05 PM
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Gentlemen,
I'm not planning on changing this derailleur. But, if for instance, I crash the bike on the drive side, could I rebuild the RD with the short cage kit?
As I said, it was something I was curious about. Nothing more.
That being said, my question still remains unanswered. Would that kit allow the long cage to become a short cage?
Thanks,
Dan
I'm not planning on changing this derailleur. But, if for instance, I crash the bike on the drive side, could I rebuild the RD with the short cage kit?
As I said, it was something I was curious about. Nothing more.
That being said, my question still remains unanswered. Would that kit allow the long cage to become a short cage?
Thanks,
Dan
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10-13-08, 04:19 PM
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Depending on your gearing range the short cage may not be able to adjust so you may loose some of your gear options. Likely in a pinch, for instance if you "crash the bike on the drive side, could I rebuild the RD with the short cage kit?". It might allow you to ride but with shifting restrictions.
10-13-08, 04:37 PM
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Depending on your gearing range the short cage may not be able to adjust so you may loose some of your gear options. Likely in a pinch, for instance if you "crash the bike on the drive side, could I rebuild the RD with the short cage kit?". It might allow you to ride but with shifting restrictions.
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