Mech cage size?

monster-mash
monster-mash Posts: 586
edited March 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
My new build will be a single 34 maybe 36 single ten but not sure whether I should be useing a medium cage rear mech or stick with the long :?

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Stick with what you have as it will work fine.

    Otherwise try the FAQs above.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • monster-mash
    monster-mash Posts: 586
    Oops sorry when I said stick with the long what I mean't was I have always had long running double or triples. Now starting from scratch I have neither but the choice
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    An MTB short cage will usually work fine for 1x9, check out the relevant tech docs on Shimano/SRAM websites.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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