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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-30-22, 11:22 AM

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Your advice on a groupset

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Posted By Hondo6

One of these might work. Hopefully Amazon...

One of these might work. Hopefully Amazon delivers to your location and any local taxes won't be a deal-breaker. You might also be able to find something similar locally.
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-30-22, 09:52 AM

Replies: 45

Your advice on a groupset

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Posted By Hondo6

Without a model number, what follows may not be...

Without a model number, what follows may not be correct. But here goes anyway.

The 9-speed Shimano XTR RDs appear to have been from the late 1990s/early 2000s, and appear to have had 950 or...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-30-22, 06:34 AM

Replies: 45

Your advice on a groupset

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Posted By Hondo6

I'm well aware that Shimano's 9-speed XTR and...

I'm well aware that Shimano's 9-speed XTR and 11-speed road RDs use different actuation ratios, thanks (approx 1.7:1 for Shimano 9 speed and below, except for older Dura Ace, vs. approx 1.4:1 for...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-29-22, 07:23 PM

Replies: 45

Your advice on a groupset

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Posted By Hondo6

A generic derailleur hanger extender could well...

A generic derailleur hanger extender could well work with his existing RD, and might be available in the OP's area. It would also very likely work with the upgraded RD and shifters you suggest.
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-29-22, 06:55 PM

Replies: 45

Your advice on a groupset

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Posted By Hondo6

An earlier post by the OP indicates he's not in...

An earlier post by the OP indicates he's not in the US and that Wolftooth products aren't readily available in his locale. So while that solution is almost certainly workable, it doesn't work for...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-29-22, 11:26 AM

Replies: 45

Your advice on a groupset

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Posted By Hondo6

Can't say. But Shimano specifications say it's...

Can't say. But Shimano specifications say it's for 1x only and only has a 31T total capacity. An 11-42T cassette would use all of its capacity.
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-28-22, 08:53 AM

Replies: 45

Your advice on a groupset

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Posted By Hondo6

If the OP is sure that a 34T rear is big enough...

If the OP is sure that a 34T rear is big enough for the foreseeable future, the 11-speed 105 GS RD (RD-R7000-GS) would also be an option for mechanical shifting. They're still available, have 39T...

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