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Old 05-19-17 | 11:38 AM
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That depends on how the replacement chain was sized. If it was done by the method of big/big plus 1" then likely no, the chain will be too short with the larger big cogs.


But if the chain was sized the way I do, by small/small and the der's ability to wrap the chain so no droop exists, then maybe yes. The chain might be long enough to handle the new big/big.


BTW your rear der's ability to both clear a larger cog as well as wrap enough chain is at play here. Ultimately only by trying will one really know. This is why working with a LBS can be a good choice. Trial fit at the shop and no purchase made with only assumptions or hopes at play. Andy.
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