I tried the NR with Rally cage for a while and I couldn't live with it. I should point out that I never liked the way the NR shifted with the short cage. I don't like readjusting after every shift. I replaced it with a Suntour Vx GT and It shifts great. I'd like to try a second generation Rally, but I keep losing auctions. I'm using Suntor Barcons and a Shimano Uniglide 5 speed 14 X 28 freewheel.