I'm not a newbie, but this 12 speed stuff is some new (brave?) world stuff. Currently run new 12 speed Ultegra (bad ass!) with 11-30 cassette. For winter, more shallow wheels, I'd like to run an 11-34 cassette. While I wait for the cassette to come in, anyone know how I would know whether I'd need a new chain? I have faint memories of pulling off one chain with 11 speed.
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Re: The 11-34 Cassette [Porfirio]
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You will need a long cage RD or a hanger extender (roadlink for example) to make an 11-34 work. You may also need a longer chain.
Re: The 11-34 Cassette [Runorama]
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Runorama wrote:
You will need a long cage RD or a hanger extender (roadlink for example) to make an 11-34 work. You may also need a longer chain.I believe that the Ultegra 12-speed rear derailleur only comes in one cage length to accommodate 11-28, 11-30, and 11-34 cassettes.
Re: The 11-34 Cassette [jimatbeyond]
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I believe that the Ultegra 12-speed rear derailleur only comes in one cage length to accommodate 11-28, 11-30, and 11-34 cassettes.Close! Manufacturer spec is minimum of 30, max of 34. OP is good to go.
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Re: The 11-34 Cassette [Porfirio]
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I run a 105 11-36 using my ultegra 11/36 cassette.
You may need a longer chain when going from an 11-30 to 11-34, depending on how it was initially setup.
You may need a longer chain when going from an 11-30 to 11-34, depending on how it was initially setup.
Re: The 11-34 Cassette [fredly]
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fredly wrote:
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I believe that the Ultegra 12-speed rear derailleur only comes in one cage length to accommodate 11-28, 11-30, and 11-34 cassettes.Close! Manufacturer spec is minimum of 30, max of 34. OP is good to go.
Thanks. That's what I thought I read. If I need a new chain, maybe not a bad thing as I can run a "winter" 105.
Re: The 11-34 Cassette [Porfirio]
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I switch between 11-34 for training and 11-30 for racing on Ultegra 12 speed and have to switch chains although the rear mech luckily doesn’t need any other adjustments.
Re: The 11-34 Cassette [Porfirio]
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I’ve got an 11-34 cassette that I’ve procrastinated installing for exactly this reason … suspect I’d have to change the chain too.
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Re: The 11-34 Cassette [m@tty]
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m@tty wrote:
I switch between 11-34 for training and 11-30 for racing on Ultegra 12 speed and have to switch chains although the rear mech luckily doesn’t need any other adjustments.Cool. There it is!
Re: The 11-34 Cassette [Porfirio]
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Porfirio wrote:
m@tty wrote:
I switch between 11-34 for training and 11-30 for racing on Ultegra 12 speed and have to switch chains although the rear mech luckily doesn’t need any other adjustments.Cool. There it is!
Say, do you think I can cheat & just add links?
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