Shimano Deore MT-60 RD Question
08-13-20, 06:25 PM
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Shimano Deore MT-60 RD Question
Was wondering if I can run the Deore MT-60 RD with a 7 speed sprocket in friction mode. Thanks!
08-13-20, 06:26 PM
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08-13-20, 10:44 PM
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Heck Yeah, that one goes up to 9. (But probably not 11.)
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I love the styling on the MT60 and the M730-735 XT derailleurs... I'm not so much a fan of the sticker on the MT62 or M650 derailleurs, and after the parallelogram covers started getting all slanted, the style went all to hell.
As far as function- they should be fine indexing to 8- as others have said, probably 9.
Once you get to this generation of Shimano stuff- it just works great and this is where they nailed the classic "mean business" look.
As far as function- they should be fine indexing to 8- as others have said, probably 9.
Once you get to this generation of Shimano stuff- it just works great and this is where they nailed the classic "mean business" look.
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I love the styling on the MT60 and the M730-735 XT derailleurs... I'm not so much a fan of the sticker on the MT62 or M650 derailleurs, and after the parallelogram covers started getting all slanted, the style went all to hell.
As far as function- they should be fine indexing to 8- as others have said, probably 9.
Once you get to this generation of Shimano stuff- it just works great and this is where they nailed the classic "mean business" look.
As far as function- they should be fine indexing to 8- as others have said, probably 9.
Once you get to this generation of Shimano stuff- it just works great and this is where they nailed the classic "mean business" look.
I had also recently scored a set of M737 derailleurs, but that gold XT on the M735 matches my XT M732 thumbies perfectly. 😎😁😎
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08-14-20, 08:58 PM
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Have run one with sketchy STX triggers and 8 spd fine so should be fine with 7 speed sprocket and friction shifters.
