Thread: Convert Long Cage RD to Short Cage.
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Old 10-13-08, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by wmodavis
Depending on your gearing range the short cage may not be able to adjust so you may loose some of your gear options. Likely in a pinch, for instance if you "crash the bike on the drive side, could I rebuild the RD with the short cage kit?". It might allow you to ride but with shifting restrictions.
Thank you. Good to know.
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