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A few more photos here. I was also able to rig up a 11-34t 10-speed cassette to test the derailleur's handling of a 34t max cog.

This is the maximum "big-big" I'll go with this, a 53-25 combo similar to the 53-25 combo in a previous post, just with this 11-32t cassette.


Up-close drivetrain view.


This is the 11-34t 10-speed cassette. With the B-tension screw as is, the rear derailleur labors a bit before making the shift. I angled the derailleur body back (thankfully it held position) to mimic the B-tension screw wound all the way in, and it made the shift to the 34t cog smoothly. Pretty crazy.


Zoomed out view of the 36-34 combo here. Nice to know I have the capability, but I think I'm going to be pretty happy with a 32t big cog.
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