Rear mech cage lengths

Derek01
Derek01 Posts: 26
edited April 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi

Does anyone know if i can replace a sram x9 long cage rear mech with a medium cage version and what if any difference this will make.
Cheers

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  • Marjory Stewart BAxtor
    Marjory Stewart BAxtor Posts: 508
    what size is casette?
    Train hard, ride easy
  • Derek01
    Derek01 Posts: 26
    It's a 11-32 9 speed cassette
  • Marjory Stewart BAxtor
    Marjory Stewart BAxtor Posts: 508
    don't see it's a problem
    Train hard, ride easy
  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    Fozzybear wrote:
    a rule of thumb.
    3 rings on the front long cage.
    2 rings on the front medium cgae
    1 ring on the front short gage.

    But always check what "RANGE" the mech has.

    If the bike is a full suspension frame make sure that the mech can compensate for any "chain grow" through the complete suspension movement.

    If you wish to work out your range THIS might help.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    there is a search function, there is a topic on the same thing on THIS page. Plus the quoted post in the FAQ's

    :roll:
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
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