close ratio shimano zee rear mech with wide ratio cassette??

automatt
automatt Posts: 3
edited August 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
hi,

what will happen if you pair close ratio shimano zee m640 rd (up to 28t) with wide ratio cassette 11-36t ?? :?:

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    It might not work very well.
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  • automatt
    automatt Posts: 3
    you probably right :D

    but what will happen? will it work somehow or won't at all?
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Only one way to find out but I wouldn't. There's a reason why Shimano give a maximum capacity for it.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    It may not be able to control the chain so it goes slack in the highest gears, it may be that the upper jockey wheel won't clear the biggest sprocket as well.
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