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Old 03-30-09 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by urbanknight
Really?! Nice!

I've been told that someone got a 34t cog on a 9 speed equipped bike with a short cage RD and doesn't have problems. I thought there'd be rubbing, but if it works, it's something I would consider for the tougher climbing rides since I'm too stubborn to try a triple.
2 years ago for Everest Challenge I put on a 10 speed IRD cassete 11-32. Shifts fine with a long cage Shimano 105 derailleur. (In spite of the specs saying the 105 will only handle 27 teeth)
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