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Old 10-11-25 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by DeadGrandpa
FWIW, I also have a 1x ten speed with an 11-42 cassette with a Shimano Deore Shadow RD, although mine is labeled RD-M592. It was originally servicing an 11-36 cassette, which I replaced when I began riding in the mountains. Although Shimano rates the derailleur only for up to 36 teeth, I had zero problems adjusting it to accommodate the 11-42, and I didn't need or use a Wolf Tooth Link. I simply adjusted the B-screw and the indexing, and it's been excellent. I question whether you really need such a link when you install the new cassette. An unneeded link could add unneeded flex, but I'm not an expert. Full disclosure: my ride is an ICE recumbent trike, but it's a straight forward mtb cassette, derailleur and bar end shifter. Please report your installation results.
thx for reporting, but that pic looks like you do have ONE extender, unless that connector with the elliptical dimple is part of the original RD?
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