Originally Posted by
Bekologist
alternately, put a shadow derailleur on there and be okeydokey to run up to 36 teeth in the back with impunity.
As far as I know, all Shimano MTB RDs are spec'd to a 34T max cog (but will like handle 36 as you say). There's no need to use the more expensive Shadow versions unless being low profile is a high priority.