General lee cassette setup

russyh
russyh Posts: 1,375
edited November 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi guys,
Not sure if many people have much experience of the general lee cassette adapters, but thought I would ask. I purchased one off the classified section a couple of weeks back, I am really struggling to set it up. I run a shadow+ xt long cage mech and 34t wide narrow race face ring, however the 42t ring rubs on the cable clamp part of the mech, I have adjusted the b screw all the way in but to no avail. It's driving me mad? Any idea what I amDoing wrong?

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  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    pics of what you have?
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • russyh
    russyh Posts: 1,375
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  • coulddobetter
    coulddobetter Posts: 812
    Looking at this from pinkbike they are saying saying it's best with Sram cassettes and mech .http://m.pinkbike.com/news/General-Lee- ... -2013.html
  • russyh
    russyh Posts: 1,375
    Not sure it says that in the article. In fact the Shimano version hadn't been released then as i understand it. Anyway, its not about whats is best, i Own the Shimano version, its more about what im doing wrong with the setup. Obviously something is wrong as the mech hits the cassette. I am going to order a new rear hanger to ensure its lined up correctly. The ones fitted by Canyon as standard are made of cheese, so hopefully it may just be an alignment issue.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Chain length been set for the bigger rings?
    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.
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Longer B-screws are often needed for extra clearance - how far is the jockey wheel from the 40t?
  • russyh
    russyh Posts: 1,375
    The largest cog is 42t, I think i will also try a longer B screw as well and order a new chain, although i think the length is not far off spot on. I cant remember how much distance is between Jocky wheels and big cog. Its hard to get the shift up there because of the mech fowling he big ring.
  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    You'll definitely have to replace the chain if you were using a normal cassette before as it won't be long enough, I imagine this is where the issue is coming from.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Russyh wrote:
    i think the length is not far off spot on
    Did you not size it after you fitted the GL cassette? Why not check before ordering a new one?
    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.
  • russyh
    russyh Posts: 1,375
    No, i was using my existing chain which I had hoped was ok, but thinking about it and reading some of the comments here was not the right thing to do so I will order a new one now
  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    Yeah no way would it work if the chain wasn't the proper length! Have yet to fit 28-40 general lee but will be sure to pose up how I get on :) But yes you will need a new chain for sure.
  • russyh
    russyh Posts: 1,375
    Cheers Lawman, to be honest, stupidly i hadnt even given the chain a second thought! when i ordered the parts. Still nice bling gold chain on its way to me, so hopefully that will sort the problem. I cannot wait too bin the old front mech, rings and shifter!

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