Rear Deraileur question...
05-25-20, 06:17 AM
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Rear Deraileur question...
2017 Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon w/105-long cage-11 speed rear derailleur.
Been researching the Ultegra stuff. Hoping the more experienced on this forum can help me understand the difference between long/medium/short 'cage' derailleurs? Are there benefits to the different lengths? Compatibility w/my 105 11 speed setup? Getting ready to do some other work and a deep clean on my bike. Thought it would be a great time to learn more about rear derailleurs. Thank you.
Been researching the Ultegra stuff. Hoping the more experienced on this forum can help me understand the difference between long/medium/short 'cage' derailleurs? Are there benefits to the different lengths? Compatibility w/my 105 11 speed setup? Getting ready to do some other work and a deep clean on my bike. Thought it would be a great time to learn more about rear derailleurs. Thank you.
05-25-20, 03:31 PM
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A long cage derailleur can wrap more chain than a short cage derailleur; this allows it to support a wider gear range than may be possible with a short cage derailleur. The only downside to a long cage derailleur is that it will be a few grams heavier than the short cage version.
