Which XT Derailleur?

flat_webb

Hi,

I've ordered some Shimano XT M770 9spd Shifters and I want to also buy an XT rear derailleur as well. My question is, which version do I use? Do I go for low normal GS (M770), low normal SGS (also M770), top normal GS (M771), or top normal SGS (M771)?

Cheers

Marjory Stewart BAxtor

if you hyave a MTB cassette (like 11-32/34) then long cage, if you are more hybriddy and have a road cassette then short cage. medium cage is at your discerssion

flat_webb

This is gonna sound really noob, but which one is the long cage? The cassette is 11-32T...

sc999cs

I think that they use the same code number for both short and long cages. A quick look at CRC shows a model number, but when you go to the details page you then get the selection, i.e. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15186 has a GS medium and SGS long, both under model Shimano RD-M971 XTR Rear Mech.

Marjory Stewart BAxtor

i fitted the xt shadow today - best upgrade ever! (from an LX) So I'd recommend just buying the shadow

supersonic

Long cage if have a triple chainset.

Top normal for 'normal' shifting. Low normal (or rapidrise) to reverse what the gear shifters do ie the way the mech moves.

jpembroke

I bought a Rapidrise mech and it drove me mad. Eventually sold it on ebay and put the old, somewhat baggy, Deore one back on. Just got round to fitting an LX mech, which I'm very happy with.

Get an SGS (long cage) Top normal mech.

MountainPete

I got the XT shadow mech a couple of months ago - no complaints at all, and the cable routing is much improved. It is the 772 version (long cage), just to throw another one in!