Replacing Smaller Cage Derailleur with Long Cage
brunlea
Posts: 33
Hi,
My SRAM X5 derailleur died a few days ago on my Carrera Fury 2010 (3X9 gears) so i bought another from CRC. I have no idea about these parts and so i was recommended br CRC to buy the long cage version. On receiving the item, i have noticed that my current derailleur's cage length is much shorter.
The question is, will it be ok to just do a straight swap, or will i need to adjust anything else like the chain etc?
If there are any further details about my bike that you need to know, just let me know and i will try and find out. At the moment i am not too clued up on cassettes, chainrings, gearing etc.
I have attached a picture for reference. The old (current) one is about 12cm long, and the new one is about 14cm.
My SRAM X5 derailleur died a few days ago on my Carrera Fury 2010 (3X9 gears) so i bought another from CRC. I have no idea about these parts and so i was recommended br CRC to buy the long cage version. On receiving the item, i have noticed that my current derailleur's cage length is much shorter.
The question is, will it be ok to just do a straight swap, or will i need to adjust anything else like the chain etc?
If there are any further details about my bike that you need to know, just let me know and i will try and find out. At the moment i am not too clued up on cassettes, chainrings, gearing etc.
I have attached a picture for reference. The old (current) one is about 12cm long, and the new one is about 14cm.
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It is fine. Straight swap.0
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A long cage will work where a short will but not the other way round!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.0
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makes no difference.stops and tension will need setting as normal."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Thanks For the quick responses.0
