Rear derailleur pulleys - 10T vs. 11T
05-08-08, 02:58 AM
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Rear derailleur pulleys - 10T vs. 11T
Guys and Gals, the Google and a BF search yielded no result for my specific question.
I am in the market for some rear derailleur pulleys and need to know the differences between 10T and 11T. My 2003 Giant Rainier currently runs Shimano 11T (stock with the bike), but I'd like to know if going to 10T would provide any specific benefit, or if it would even be a good idea?
I am also replacing cassette (SRAM PG950) and chain (SRAM PC89R).
Thanks in advance.
I am in the market for some rear derailleur pulleys and need to know the differences between 10T and 11T. My 2003 Giant Rainier currently runs Shimano 11T (stock with the bike), but I'd like to know if going to 10T would provide any specific benefit, or if it would even be a good idea?
I am also replacing cassette (SRAM PG950) and chain (SRAM PC89R).
Thanks in advance.
05-08-08, 04:04 AM
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The best explanation I've read on the subject: https://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=404708
Good luck
Tim
Good luck
Tim
05-08-08, 04:07 AM
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I see - thank you for the link.
I was wondering if, like on the cassette, fewer teeth=longer pedal stroke, but it appears to be a mere issue of maintenance. Answers my question.
"The reason Shimano went from an even number of teeth to an odd number of teeth was to even the wear of the pulley teeth. On an even tooth number, a particular tooth will always mesh with an outer or inner plate. An odd number of pulley teeth will alternate between inner and outer plates."
05-08-08, 04:11 AM
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