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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

01-01-12, 11:30 AM

Replies: 14

Long vs. Short Pull Brake Levers

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Posted By JiveTurkey

Look at the center-to-center distance between...

Look at the center-to-center distance between where the lever pivots and where the cable anchor pivots.

I just pulled a couple levers from the parts bin and they were approximately 40mm and 24mm...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

05-29-08, 01:38 PM

Replies: 9

Exceeding the recommended max tooth capacity for a rear derailler. Bad idea?

Views: 3,820

Posted By JiveTurkey

I get the feeling that some folks on here are...

I get the feeling that some folks on here are more machinists than mechanics. ;)

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

02-10-08, 09:40 PM

Replies: 18

XTR RD m952............

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Posted By JiveTurkey

"Mega 9" simply refers to 9-speed. It's confusing...

"Mega 9" simply refers to 9-speed. It's confusing because in the lower model freewheels, "mega" means a cassette with a larger cog capacity, like 34T. Both GS & SGS Shimano mountain bike 9-speed RDs,...

Forum: Road Cycling

12-02-07, 09:18 PM

Replies: 32

short cage vs. long cage rear derailleurs

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Posted By JiveTurkey

This might be useful for some. General guideline...

This might be useful for some. General guideline I use for Shimano rear derailleurs:

Double chainring, 27/28T or smaller max cog = SS (Short cage, "Road double")

Triple chainring, 27/28T or...

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