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Old 10-06-18, 05:05 AM
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Cage swap

Is the derialer I want to make long cage with either of the two other cages but it comes apart diffrent and might no work can't find any pics showing front cage offf
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sorry I want the nos deore xt to have a long cage using one of the other cages. The xt comes apart diffrent. I want to know if it's possible?
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Old 10-06-18, 08:13 AM
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If it comes apart different you answered your own question and the answer is NO. Roger
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The others came apart diffrent but had the same machined post I'll just figure it out. I didn't want to disassemble things if others had the knowledge, this is the Mecca of bicycle how tooooo
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2 of the same model year series unavailable?
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I do this quite a bit with Suntour stuff ( easier to do ) & I have done some Shimano derailleurs ( mostly bent cages ) but you need to use a derailleur of the exact same design & lots of measuring. You would probably be better off selling the short cage XT and get the one you need.

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Originally Posted by Glennfordx4
I do this quite a bit with Suntour stuff ( easier to do ) & I have done some Shimano derailleurs ( mostly bent cages ) but you need to use a derailleur of the exact same design & lots of measuring. You would probably be better off selling the short cage XT and get the one you need.

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you are right selling them
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