rear derailler cage lengths?
jadamson
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after getting top of the range cassette and chain I'm thinking about replacing my 2 year old sram x7 derailler. is there much advantage to a more expensive derailler? and how do all the different cage lengths actually change the performance? also is shadow really worth the extra? ive never nocked mine when leaning over...
thank in advance
thank in advance
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Cage length determines how much slack the derailleur can take up. If you've got 3 on the front, you'll probably need a long cage.0
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i cant feel the difference between my x0 and my old x7, i dont really think anyone can really feel the difference in their rear mech. however, the shifters do feel physically different when you get better specced ones.0
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and they last / stay in shape longer. pivots / springs and whatnot0
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sheepsteeth wrote:i cant feel the difference between my x0 and my old x7, i dont really think anyone can really feel the difference in their rear mech. however, the shifters do feel physically different when you get better specced ones.
So more worthwhile getting better shifters and just servicing my rear derailleur?0 -
jadamson wrote:sheepsteeth wrote:i cant feel the difference between my x0 and my old x7, i dont really think anyone can really feel the difference in their rear mech. however, the shifters do feel physically different when you get better specced ones.
So more worthwhile getting better shifters and just servicing my rear derailleur?
if i was looking for improved shifting, it is what i would do. definately0 -
sheepsteeth wrote:jadamson wrote:sheepsteeth wrote:i cant feel the difference between my x0 and my old x7, i dont really think anyone can really feel the difference in their rear mech. however, the shifters do feel physically different when you get better specced ones.
So more worthwhile getting better shifters and just servicing my rear derailleur?
if i was looking for improved shifting, it is what i would do. definitely
okay so next question, is my rear x7 derailleur and x5 front compatible with say an x9 or x0 shifter? also in your opinion, do cables make a difference?0 -
yup they will be compatible.
in my opinion, the actual cables make no difference to shifting, normal shimano cables well maintained will perform flawlessly. i could feel no difference with xtr cables compared to the normal cheapo ones which come with any shifters.
people will tell you different though.0 -
okay thank for all your help0
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chedabob wrote:Cage length determines how much slack the derailleur can take up. If you've got 3 on the front, you'll probably need a long cage.0