Need a new rear mech...
04-22-06 | 04:20 PM
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Need a new rear mech...
I have a tatty old rear mech on my 8 speed bike - What is a decent Shimano rear mech to buy? I also don't know weather I need long or short cage.
04-22-06 | 04:39 PM
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A lx is a good derailleur. If you want to go even cheaper go with a Deore, I wouldn't go any lower though. For the minimum price difference it just isn't worth it. To be safe go with a long cage derailleur, not many bikes come with short cage.
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04-22-06 | 04:44 PM
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I had been thinking along the lines of LX but for some reason I thought I worked in reverse or something. What are the benefit of long and short cages?
04-22-06 | 05:54 PM
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Short cages shift a little quicker, weigh less. However a short cage may not work with your current setup.
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04-22-06 | 07:08 PM
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How do I know if short cage will work for me - I am running an 8 speed 11T-28T cassette on a 16" Giant Trance.... any ideas?
04-22-06 | 07:19 PM
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a short cage should work with the 28t rear cog. Also the "working in reverse" you spoke of is called rapid rise. Don't get that crap.
04-22-06 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by vw addict
a short cage should work with the 28t rear cog. Also the "working in reverse" you spoke of is called rapid rise. Don't get that crap.
04-22-06 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by gmoneyhobbit
rapid rise is far superior for xc riding
04-22-06 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by gmoneyhobbit
rapid rise is far superior for xc riding
04-22-06 | 07:45 PM
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lowcel, you better get rid of that XO setup of yours, it being inferior and all..
04-22-06 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by free_pizza
lowcel, you better get rid of that XO setup of yours, it being inferior and all..
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