Short cage mechs???

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kreature

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Hi....thinking of getting a saint short cage rear mech but wondered what is the max size cassette I could run. I once run a roadie mech with a roadie cassette (11 21). Is it the same deal with mtb mechs and how does this all work out with chain devices?.

Thanks
Matt
 
AngryDave

AngryDave

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Most, if not all saint mechs have a "mode converter" gubbin that allows you to use a cassette with a 34t big cog. A short cage mech in AM mode has a 23 tooth capacity, so you could use a single ring up front with a 34-11 cluster out the back. Still, check the relevant techdoc before you buy just to make sure.

Here's the one for a m810 9speed mech
http://techdocs.shimano.com/media/t...001/SI-5WN0A-002-En_v1_m56577569830647022.pdf
 
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markb84

markb84

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My M820 has the mode converter. Many people are successfully using it with 11-36 however Shimano support a maximum of 11-34. If you were running a hardtail or a bike with a BB pivot and didn't need to consider chain growth then I'd say you'd be perfectly safe with 11-36. On bikes that are prone to chian growth during compression it's good to have the peice of mind that your chain won't snap when you bottom out.
 
Chalkie

Chalkie

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Also hearing lots of great stuff about the Shimano Zee - seems hard to justify purchasing the Saint over it. Comes in two sizes, one for a max of 28T and another with a max of 36T (as digitalhippie mentioned). Impressive weight too coming in at 270g, which is under the weight of the Saint at a claimed 280g.
 
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