Do I need a short or medium cage derailleur?
It’s generally best to go for as short a derailleur cage as you can get away with, as long as you can avoid the chain contorting on the extremes of the cassette, such as using the largest on both sprocket and chainring. Smaller cages tend to have snappier gear changes, they’re lighter, and also less exposed to damage.
Can I use SRAM 11 speed derailleur with 10 speed shifter?
Using an 11 speed derailleur does not work with 10 speed shifters because the geometry is different. Not surprisingly, 10 speed derailleurs will not work with 11 speed shifters because…the geometry is different. Sorry but you are wrong. You can use a 10 speed sram road shifter with 11 speed derailers.
What is the difference between short cage and long cage derailleur?
Long cage = easier to move / short cage = harder to move. If you use only one chainring you can use a short cage derailleur. Instead, what influences derailleur’s rated capacity is excess chain resulting from two different chainrings, therefore, in this case, you do need a longer cage.
Can I change derailleur cage length?
Its not just the tooth capacity, the maximum sprocket size the derailleur is rated for can also change with the cage size in the same product line (i.e. they’re not just changing the cage), with the maximum sprocket size going up with cage length.
Will any 10 speed shifter work?
The overall cassette width and individual sprocket widths and spacings are standardized for each number of speeds. (This does not mean you can use any 10 size speed cassette in a drivetrain of course, as the derailleur has to be able to handle the cassette sprocket size range.)
What is the difference between 10 and 11 speed derailleur?
the 10 speed and 11 speed derailleurs are interchangeable as far as the shifters go, the difference is that a 10 speed derailleur doesn’t like a cassette cog much bigger than the 36t it was designed for, where the 11 speed derailleurs are designed for 40 and 42t cogs, and seem to be able to handle bigger.
What is the difference between short and long cage derailleurs?
The cage is those 2 idler wheels on the rear derailleur. In a short derailleur, the idler wheels are closer to together while a long derailleur they are further apart. Short derailleurs shift quicker than a long derailleur so it is not preferable to have a long derailleur on a regular double.
Can you make a short cage derailleur into a long cage?
Yes, if the derailleurs are the same model, and you can get all the parts, (which isn’t usually a straightforward process) youcan convert from short cage to long cage.
Is the SRAM x0 type 2 rear derailleur any good?
Designed for use with SRAM 10 speed systems, we tested this derailleur on our 4” travel rigs previously running the range topping XX derailleurs; one bike was setup 2×10 and the other 1×10 using a lightweight chain guide. [private] The SRAM X0 TYPE 2 rear deralluer is the answer to dropped chains and that horrible slapping noise.
How do I lock the cage on my SRAM type 2?
Pushing the cage forward by hand and then pressing the cage lock button, the cage is locked into a position leaving a completely slack chain that allows simple wheel removal and chain installation. The SRAM TYPE 2 in the locked out position. The cage lock button (with the lock symbol) in the lock position.
Does the SRAM RED rear derailleur shift up onto the largest cog?
Still, from John’s question, I realized it was safe to assume two things: 1. He has a SRAM Red rear derailleur; and 2. It doesn’t shift up onto the largest cassette cog on his bike. So, I agreed with what Lars said about the derailleur maxing out on too large a cog. That conclusion let me think about the puzzle in a new light.
How much does a long cage derailleur weigh?
At 228 grams for the long cage version and with just an additional 30 grams compared to a normal derailleur, we believe the extra weight is well worth the peace of mind.