short cage road mech for 2x9 setup?

snoopsmydogg

Apologies if this has been asked before but I was wondering if anyone has used this setup before?

I think I already know the answer but since going 2x9 I have pretty much decided I don't need the 44t ring anymore and i'm wanting to use a short/medium rear mech on my new build. New ratios will be 22/32 front and 11-34 rear so can't see any problem there.

Rather than buy a new mech I already have an unused 2012 med cage sora mech that I bought last year. Are there any disadvantages to using a sora mech compared with the xt long cage i'm using now?

cooldad

Check if it has the range. I suspect it may not.

RevellRider

It may not clear the top cog on the cassette either. Most modern road mechs are designed for a 28 or 30 tooth top cog. 9 speed cassettes can be 34t

snoopsmydogg

Hadn't thought of that, bugger.

Had worked out capacity but forgot about range. Cheers for that looks like i'm keeping the xt.

cycleclinic

If you use a 9 speed road cassette you will be fine though.

cooldad

But he's not using a road cassette Sherlock.