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Old 06-27-07 | 11:39 AM
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Need help with Suntour RD specs

I have a Suntour XCD 6000 indexed rear derailleur that works great but I want to go with some lower gearing on my touring bike.

Does anyone have or know of a source for the capacity rating and largest rear cog it will handle?
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Old 06-27-07 | 02:06 PM
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I believe it will handle a 32 on the right frame. Dropout location affects capacity. That Suntour is a derailleur designed for mountain bikes. The only way you will know is to try it. Roger
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Old 12-07-09 | 09:29 PM
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I have an older Bianchi Axis with a Suntour XCD freewheel. The cassette has a wobble. It still workd okay but it can be wiggled. The guy at the LBS took it apart and said it was worn. I wished that I had paid more attention. Is the possilbly a bearing tha tcan be replaced or am I in for a new freewheel.
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Old 12-08-09 | 06:11 AM
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SunTour rated it for a 30T maximum cog with a dropout having a 28mm hanger. Total gear capacity was rated at 40T.
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