[manhattanprjkt83]

Hey everyone, I believe i have the opportunity to pick up a full carbon cage x.0 set up, and am wondering how it will work out with my 34t cassette...

Before everyone rags on me for running a 34t, let me say i basically only run a middle ring, so i like having the range. I know there are some max teeth issues with the x.0 but with the longer cage model i should be able to run this right? Anyone have any experience with this?

It seems they have kept the metal cage model for larger chain wrap capacity as well as tooth count. I guess i am confused because of the following data:


SRAM 2006 X.0 long cage rear derailleur
Max Teeth: 34
Chain Wrap: 45
Non Carbon

SRAM 2006 X.0 med cage rear derailleur
Max Teeth: 34
Chain Wrap: 37
Carbon Model

So if i am running a 34 with only a 32/22 front ring will i be ok with the carbon?

 

[N8 v2.0]

Is that like wearing adidas on the top nike on the bottom?

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

Is that like wearing adidas on the top nike on the bottom?

...So ummm err, i guess the lounge doesnt really ride, might have to move this one...

 

[DRB]

Hey everyone, I believe i have the opportunity to pick up a full carbon cage x.0 set up, and am wondering how it will work out with my 34t cassette...

Before everyone rags on me for running a 34t, let me say i basically only run a middle ring, so i like having the range. I know there are some max teeth issues with the x.0 but with the longer cage model i should be able to run this right? Anyone have any experience with this?

It seems they have kept the metal cage model for larger chain wrap capacity as well as tooth count. I guess i am confused because of the following data:


SRAM 2006 X.0 long cage rear derailleur
Max Teeth: 34
Chain Wrap: 45
Non Carbon

SRAM 2006 X.0 med cage rear derailleur
Max Teeth: 34
Chain Wrap: 37
Carbon Model

So if i am running a 34 with only a 32/22 front ring will i be ok with the carbon?

I don't know if its "officially" okay but I do know someone that is running the X.0 long cage just as you described with no problems.

 

[robdamanii]

A lot of people aer getting away with mid cage X.0s with 3 rings and 11/32s. Just stay out of large/large or small/small.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

I don't know if its "officially" okay but I do know someone that is running the X.0 long cage just as you described with no problems.

Right, i am doing that now, the long cage works great, but they dont make the carbon cage in a "long" it is only small and med. I will be going from the metal cage to the carbon model. I am wondering given my set up and the specs i provided if anyone thinks i will have any problems. Really looking for some experience with this one...

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

A lot of people aer getting away with mid cage X.0s with 3 rings and 11/32s. Just stay out of large/large or small/small.

Im thinking that if it is spec'ed out at 34t max capacity i should be able to run big big all the time, i mean "big" for me is 32t, not many of us run big rings around here there is no point for alot of the techy riding we have.

 

[skinny mike]

well i run a med. cage x9 with a 34/24 and 11/32 in the back with no problems. i think you should be all set.

just run an 11/32 in the back you sissy!

 

[robdamanii]

Im thinking that if it is spec'ed out at 34t max capacity i should be able to run big big all the time, i mean "big" for me is 32t, not many of us run big rings around here there is no point for alot of the techy riding we have.

If you never use the big ring, then might as well get the mid cage. I know if I put my mid cage into big/big there's just a hint of slack left, enough to compensate for suspension travel if I shld accidentally put it in there on the trail.

If you're sizing for mid/big, you should be more than fine with mid cage.

 

[DRB]

Right, i am doing that now, the long cage works great, but they dont make the carbon cage in a "long" it is only small and med. I will be going from the metal cage to the carbon model. I am wondering given my set up and the specs i provided if anyone thinks i will have any problems. Really looking for some experience with this one...

I'm sorry I meant the med cage.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

just run an 11/32 in the back you sissy!

shuuuutup

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

cool, i might be blinging it out soon.

 

[blue]

Just drive drunk. No one will notice.

 

[manhattanprjkt83]

Just drive drunk. No one will notice.

If there was a middle finger emoticon you would get it.

 

[skinny mike]

yeah it will definitely work. i just looked at my bike and as it turns out i too am running an 11-34 in the back. so there is no reason for it not to work on your bike. im also running it on a fully with no issues.