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Mech cage size?

monster-mashmonster-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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  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    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-mashmonster-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 RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,804
    An MTB short cage will usually work fine for 1x9, check out the relevant tech docs on Shimano/SRAM websites.

    Simon
    Current steed - Whyte T129, 2013 frame, mongrel Revelations, Giant dropper, Stans S1 wheelset. 12, Magura Trail Sport brakes, 1x11. 12.8Kg
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