Originally Posted by
yannisg
The RD that I am using is the RD-R8000-GS with a 34 cassette.
I removed the DR and turn it, and installed it per the dwg. The "z" contact area is small.
Since the DR got turn CW with this new position the distance from the end of the chain stay, where the cable gets inserted to the barrel adjust on the DR was shorten substantially.
The cable housing got reduced to about 10cm, and was quite difficult to install because of the short distance and the cable stiffness.
I tested the shifting on the bike stand and it performed well.
Tomorrow I'll take for a ride uphill to see the result. Usually, on the uphill is when it starts skipping if the adjustment is incorrect.
Thanks again for yr time.
Let us know the result. Does it shift better, worst or the same?
Some people here may be interested in knowing if the position of the 'bracket' matters, especially since you are at the large cog limit. Riders seem to always be trying to exceed the largest cog limit these days.