Thread: Possible for Rear Derailleur to Be Too Big?
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Old 07-17-13, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by TallRider
I was assuming the hybrid came with a mtb-marketed rear derailer, whereas nearly all (Shimano) short-cage rear derailers are for road cassettes with an official max cog of 27 or 28t.
Yes, which is why I left it as an open may or may not be the case.
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