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Shifter compatibility
If I replace an 8 speed 11-28 cassette with a 11-32 or 11-34 cassette will my Shimano STX RC 8-speed trigger shifters still work okay? I am using a long cage Sram rear mech. Any advice would be appreciated.
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The shifters themselves will still work fine when changing to a different 8-speed cassette. However, since you've added 4 teeth (or 6 for the 11-34) to your previous maximum rear gear size, you should be using an appropriately longer chain (in practice, this might wait until your next chain replacement) and you will likely have to adjust the rear-derailleur's B screw. Since you mention a long-cage rear derailleur (I assume SGS equivalent), your rear derailleur probably has enough "capacity" to handle the extra length of chain once you make that change.
If you post the specific model number of your rear derailleur, we might be able to look up the specs and verify the capacity.
If you post the specific model number of your rear derailleur, we might be able to look up the specs and verify the capacity.
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I'm a little mystified, though. In theory, a SRAM rear derailleur shouldn't work with a Shimano shifter- they use different amounts of cable travel. What kind of SRAM derailleur is it?
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I had the same thought, but it sounds like the OP has mountain type shifters and derailleurs. I think maybe in that case you can mix Shimano and SRAM. I don't know but I'd like to hear from some of the SRAM experts here. It's my understanding that SRAM road derailleurs are not compatible with Shimano shifters.
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I had the same thought, but it sounds like the OP has mountain type shifters and derailleurs. I think maybe in that case you can mix Shimano and SRAM. I don't know but I'd like to hear from some of the SRAM experts here. It's my understanding that SRAM road derailleurs are not compatible with Shimano shifters.
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Thanks - I intend to fit a new chain, so I will adjust the length accordingly, as I am replacing 22-32-42 chainset with 26-38-48 triple and not using the large 48 ring. The old 11-28 cassette and 22-32-42 chainrings are all badly worn, hence the need for replacement - I just happen to have an old (unused) 26-38-48 Sugino crankset. I have yet to get a cassette but I think I will go for a Shimano HG50 11-34, and see how I get on. I am unable to find a serial number or any identification on the Sram derailleur, so maybe I'll have to replace that too! It seemed to work fine with the old set-up, notwithstanding damaged teeth etc.
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Jeff - SRAM makes two types of rear derailleurs: one type uses the Shimano shift ratio and one type uses SRAM's smaller ratio. This is for their mountain stuff - I don't know about their road stuff. From what I've seen, the high-end mountain stuff is all SRAM ratio, but some of their low- to mid- level stuff is Shimano ratio.
Here's one of the SRAM RD's w/Shimano ratio: https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...4&category=692
Here's one of the SRAM RD's w/Shimano ratio: https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...4&category=692
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Thanks Jeff/Mondoman - the Sram rear mech is an early/mid 90's model - no apparent identification. How do I post a photograph?
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Here's one of the SRAM RD's w/Shimano ratio: https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...4&category=692
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