Rear derailleur Question

[Bobbo_SA]

Thanks for the input hubbers, always appreciated.

 

Although not on the list I was lucky enough to get a good deal on the XT version, will be putting it through its paces in a little while.

[Brett]

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[TopFuel]

Nice one Bobbo,

 

The XT version is awesome. I'm really enjoying mine. The reduced noise and chainslap, plus confidence that you're still on the same chainring after a rough bit of track is worth the extra moolah.

 

Just remember to disengage the clutch before removing the wheel.

[flat29]

yes, also disengage the clutch if the bike is not in use

[TopFuel]

yes, also disengage the clutch if the bike is not in use

 

Why do you say so? I haven't been, and I'm interested why you can't leave it on?

[rock]

Why do you say so? I haven't been, and I'm interested why you can't leave it on?

 

+1

[flat29]

it is not a must but it is what i do. You have the friction band that wraps around the clutch when engaged. When you leave it in the on position then the friction band is under stress the hole time. leave it in the relaxed position if you want

[Bobbo_SA]

it is not a must but it is what i do. You have the friction band that wraps around the clutch when engaged. When you leave it in the on position then the friction band is under stress the hole time. leave it in the relaxed position if you want

 

Kinda makes sense, same reason i drop to the smalled rings when putting the bike away, reduce the stresses on the springs and cables while not in use.

[Alouette3]

My thinking would have been that cycling the clutch on and off all the time ( ie. After each ride) would put more stress on the friction band and where it quicker? That being said I had the band on my SLX snap after a couple months, was fixed my Shimano under warranty with no issues. Hope I'm the only one and it doesn't happen again.