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11-30-12 | 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by John Nolan

Thanks for that... it looks as if one needs to attach the cable in order to set the clearance, and the whole thing look.. finicky.

I'll think I'll try a different derailleur!

I don't think it's any more finicky, or harder to set up, it's just that extra step of setting the hang angle on the upper pivot hinge. You already own this, you might as well use it. BTW- the design is common to many Shimano high capacity derailleurs so you might as well give it a shot.

If you need more encouragement (or maybe discouragement) you might start a new thread soliciting opinions on the "Shadow" design. If you do be sure to say you have a Deore XT of this type, because there are lots of low end versions.

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