Derailleur compatability - Sunrace 11-46t

[Lance Roberts]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm currently running an 11 speed XT cassette (11-42t), with a XT rear derailleur doing the shifting. So far I have had no issues with not being able to get to the 42t gear.

 

I'm now thinking about getting a Sunrace 11-46t cassette and wanted to know if the derailleur will be able to handle the extra 4 teeth on the cassette?

 

Any advice will be much appreciated.

 

PS. I'm thinking about the Sunrace 11-46t because it seems to have better spacing between gears, especially the last two (40t - 46t). The XT 11-46t cassette has a very big jump (37-46t), I would much rather have a smoother transition to my granny gear.

 

Thanks

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Which XT RD do you have? What length cage. 

[Lance Roberts]

Which XT RD do you have? What length cage. 

Which part do I need to measure? I cant remember that far back to tell you what I bought, but it worked for the 42t so I was happy. Will see if I still have the box at home.

[Fat Boab]

Which part do I need to measure? I cant remember that far back to tell you what I bought, but it worked for the 42t so I was happy. Will see if I still have the box at home.

 

The serial number will probably be stamped on the RD itself.....in the most difficult to access place.

[jcza]

Same derailleur for 11-42 and 11-46..........I think

[Kalahari Vegmot]

Myles is referring to cage length:

[Lance Roberts]

Myles is referring to cage length:

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Ok cool, thanks for that. At first site I would say it's a long cage, but I'll check again tonight and make double sure.

Will the long cage be ok for 46T?

[jcza]

http://bike.shimano.com/content/sac-bike/en/home/components11/mountain/deore-xt-m8000/rd-m8000-gs.html

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Ok cool, thanks for that. At first site I would say it's a long cage, but I'll check again tonight and make double sure.

Will the long cage be ok for 46T?

yes. 

[cdevil]

Medium or Long cage will work. Medium cage has a capacity of up to 39T, your SunRace cassette is only 35T (46T - 11T).

 

I have the same cassette with Shimano M8000 GS (Medium Cage) Derailleur.

 

Edit: I assume you are running 1x?

[Traveler]

Any long cage 11spd derailleur works with the 11-46t Sunrace, a very easy cassette to setup. I've set it up with SLX, XT, XX1, XO1, GX & NX without any challenges.

[Lance Roberts]

Medium or Long cage will work. Medium cage has a capacity of up to 39T, your SunRace cassette is only 35T (46T - 11T).

 

I have the same cassette with Shimano M8000 GS (Medium Cage) Derailleur.

 

Edit: I assume you are running 1x?

That's correct, I am running 1x.

[chim50]

just put this on the weekend. 11-50 works perfectly!!

[cdevil]

DSC_0720.JPGjust put this on the weekend. 11-50 works perfectly!!

 

Holy sh!t, thats truly the poor mans eagle!

[Lance Roberts]

DSC_0720.JPGjust put this on the weekend. 11-50 works perfectly!!

Is that made by Sunrace? What are the gaps between gears like? Where did you get it?

[Elvis]

Yeah id like to know as well. What cassette is that [emoji15]. 11-50?

 

 

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