Originally Posted by
PDXtattooer66
Thanks for the info! The rear derailleur is the stock Alivio that came on it.
As far as I can tell, the Alivio 9 speed RD can take a 36t large sprocket and 45T total capacity. You should be able to use an 11-36t 9 speeed cassette easily with almost any double or triple crank you might have.
SHIMANO ALIVIO REAR DERAILLEUR 9s