I'm still using a couple of those derailleurs, but only with 32 t cogs. There's a ton of room to the pully though, so I don't doubt that 34 t would work. These are early 90s mountain bikes, but I don't know if that suggests long or short hanger. I can measure if you need.
I'd say just try it. You can always get an extender if needed. Like this one: https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/products/roadlink?variant=3919254981&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&glCountry=US&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwktO_BhBrEiwAV70jXoSX3MljQVBuJU-LwZiVgNC99JdWB2Ksfb_moIZOJ3VwbUw-LEqejBoCnq4QAvD_BwE On Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:01:54 PM UTC-6 [email protected] wrote: > Hello, > > I'd like to do something a little different on a Susie build I am working > on and am considering going with a Suntour XC Pro rear derailleur. > Specifically, it's the XP00-GXB model, which is the long cage version. I'd > be running this with Silver friction shifters and a Shimano 9 speed > cassette. I'm curious what the biggest rear cog I can use is? This resource > claims it kinda depends on the length of the hanger: > > https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/suntour_xc_pro_gx_derailleur_xp00-gxb.html > > How does one measure the length of the derailleur hanger? From the center > of the dropout to the center of the derailleur hanger hole? > > Any real use experience running an XC Pro derailleur with a 34t cog in the > rear? > > Also, stated capacity above is 40t - anyone out there pushing that? > > Thanks! > -k. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/04b98d0a-7377-40b3-90cb-1761158d355an%40googlegroups.com.
