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 Spinner
 Post subject: Derailer question
PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 2:25 pm 
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Hi all

I need to buy a new rear derailer after a high speed incident with a log today and was wondering what the difference was between long cage and medium cage?

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 chris321
 Post subject: Re: Derailer question
PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 2:29 pm 
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I was always told that you use a short cage for 1 front ring, medium for 2, and long for 3. I'm sure there's room for manoeuvre depending on personal preference and other chain and gearing-related tweaks though.
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 Spinner
 Post subject: Re: Derailer question
PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 3:55 pm 
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Best go for long then, cheers for quick reply
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 Turner5
 Post subject: Re: Derailer question
PostPosted: Sun Jul 22, 2012 6:16 pm 
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If you use a triple front and max 32 t on rear cassette you can use a medium cage and still obtain all the gears. If you run a 34 or 36 cassette then you'll need a long cage.
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