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10-20-19 | 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuckles1

The 9-speed road shifters aren't compatible with 9-speed MTB derailleur.

I've run Sora (3500) shifters with both a Deore and Deore XT 9sp rear derailleur and it worked good. There was an issue at first, which I isolated to the cable housing. Once replaced it shifted well.

You can use a Wolf Tooth roadlink with your current derailleur to get more range.

Note that a Sora RD-3500 medium cage rear derailleur could likely handle a 36T.

Last edited by katsup; 10-20-19 at 06:21 PM.

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