Derailleur compatability - Sunrace 11-46t

[Rouxenator]

I'm currently on a 1x10 setup using a Deore RD-M615-SGS and a CS-HG500 11-42T cassette. The quality of the Shimano cassette is not near the Sunrace MX-3 I had before so when it comes time to replace it I will go back to Sunrace.

The question I have is will my RD work with the 11-46T Sunrace or should I stick to 11-42T ?

[gemmerbal]

It works fine. I added the rapide derrailleur goatlink as i didnt know adding a longer b-tension screw would be an option. Running 34 rapide oval and 11-46 10spd sunrace cassette with my old xt deore derrailleur. Im having to replace the derrailleur because i noticed the cage has metal fatigue where i bent it a couple of times after it lost its shape. So this replacement is not due to the upgrade.

 

So far it feels pretty good. Certainly enjoying the 34 oval.

I'm currently on a 1x10 setup using a Deore RD-M615-SGS and a CS-HG500 11-42T cassette. The quality of the Shimano cassette is not near the Sunrace MX-3 I had before so when it comes time to replace it I will go back to Sunrace.

 

The question I have is will my RD work with the 11-46T Sunrace or should I stick to 11-42T ?

[gemmerbal]

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

That chain is a tad too short in my opinion

[BMXER]

That chain is a tad too short in my opinion

True, a tad too short.

[Dicky DQ]

I am running 11 speed 11-50 with a 36 up front. It works for a heavyweight, however the gear spacing is still K@k. The problem is with the spacing of the rations on the lower end 11,13,15. When you are trying to stick on a wheel the gaps are just too big. You go from just too heave to spinning out.

 

Want to change to get to something like a 9,10,12,14 .... 46 then a 34 up front will be perfect.

[gemmerbal]

Got my new R600 XT Deore derrailleur from Bike Addict today, put more links on the chain and now she looks and runs sweeeeet!