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11-09-20, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironfish653

-I have some RSX (road) and STX (MTB) and other than the finish, (silver v 'black chrome')I really can't find the difference. RSX is a 7/8-sp FD and the cage plates are very wide; If you're running a 9-sp, it may have trouble picking up the narrower chain.

thanks for the heads up! i'll keep that in mind should i run into any trouble in set up

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