11-28 Cassette. Short or Medium Cage Rear Derailleur?
07-12-16, 10:30 AM
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11-28 Cassette. Short or Medium Cage Rear Derailleur?
For Shimano with 53-39 front and 11-28 in the rear, do I need a medium cage GS rear derailleur or can I use a short cage SS derailleur?
Other than the option of going to a very large sprocket in the future, is there an advantage to one over the other?
Looking to order a groupset maybe as early as today so responses from those who know for sure are appreciated.
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Other than the option of going to a very large sprocket in the future, is there an advantage to one over the other?
Looking to order a groupset maybe as early as today so responses from those who know for sure are appreciated.
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Short is enough. Other advantages? Weight by a few grams, maybe slightly more consistent chain tension across all gears. Nothing to get too excited about.
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Thanks. Really appreciate it.
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The geometry is slightly different at least for the newest stuff. If you intend of using smaller cassettes in addition to 11-28, then go short. If you intend on ever using the 11-32 go long. GS plays best with only the 11-28 and 11-32. SS plays best for everything between and including 11-23 and 11-28.
I think long cage actually has slightly more even tension for the same amount of cable wrap. short cage has fewer grams and a shorter cage which is less likely to snag on things or bend.
I think long cage actually has slightly more even tension for the same amount of cable wrap. short cage has fewer grams and a shorter cage which is less likely to snag on things or bend.
