SRAM Rear Mech Cage Length

Johnny Chimpo

Hi guys, can someone please help advise me about the cage length I would need for a SRAM X0 rear mech.

I currently have a 11-34 rear cassette and 22/32/44 front gearset. If I was staying with this setup what cage length would I need?

Im also thinking about getting rid of the big ring on the front and possibly changing the middle ring to a 34 instead of a 32 (would this make much difference? :? ) If I did remove the big ring what size rear cage would I need then, or would it still be the same size?

Last question is how do I work out the cage length I need, or is it a top secret black art only known by the most techy of mtb'rs.

Cheers all....

cooldad

Not a secret, mech tech docs will give max range for a mech.
Generally for 3 ring front a long cage, 2 a medium and a short should work with a single, depending on above.
A long cage will work with any.

Johnny Chimpo

Cheers cooldad much appreciated.... looks like it needs to be a long cage then!

cooldad

For your existing set up yes.

nicklouse

as covered in the FAQs.

nicklouse

as covered in the FAQs.

Johnny Chimpo

Cheers guys, apologies hadn't seen it in the FAQ's... bookmarked it now tho