Re: [RBW] Re: Shimano Altus low range question

I have the newer, smaller pulley version of the Altus on my Clem and just installed a 7 speed 11-36 cassette and it works fine. My 9 speed topped out at 34 that I had on there stock. Doug On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 7:24:30 PM UTC-4 Johnny Alien wrote: > If we are talking about the cool

Re: [RBW] Re: Shimano Altus low range question

If we are talking about the cool looking big pulley Altus RD then I do indeed have that rigged up on my Clem L with an 11-36 9 speed rear. No roadlink used and no problems. Just works as-is. Not sure if it matters but I am 1x with this setup so no triple up front but it does shift a 9 up to

Re: [RBW] Re: Shimano Altus low range question

I switched wheelsets and forgot to switch out my 11-42 cassette and accidentally friction shifted my altus to 38-42 and it didn't explode. I think it has much more range than spec'd. I otherwise use 38/24 double with a 11-36 cassette normally. On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 2:01:39 PM UTC-7

Re: [RBW] Re: Shimano Altus low range question

Thanks for the real world recommendation Dave! > On Nov 1, 2022, at 1:59 PM, DavidP wrote: > > In my experience you can usually expect to go a bit above stated max cog. > While the RD-M310 is rated to 34t, I would give it a go with a 36t. > I have a bike with a Deore M531 (rated to 34t)

[RBW] Re: Shimano Altus low range question

In my experience you can usually expect to go a bit above stated max cog. While the RD-M310 is rated to 34t, I would give it a go with a 36t. I have a bike with a Deore M531 (rated to 34t) shifting a 9 speed 40t. That said hangers can vary and if you find it's not quite there then a short hanger

Re: [RBW] Re: Shimano Altus low range question

Interesting…thanks for the link! I wonder how Shimano determines what one of their detailers is capable of shifting? In other words, if they believe a derailer (lets say its an Altus, for example) is good for up to a 36 low cog, maybe they say it’s only good for up to a 34 tooth low cog, to

[RBW] Re: Shimano Altus low range question

I don't think you'll have any problem, especially if you use a Wolftooth Roadlink . May not even be necessary though. I think I got a 42t low gear using said setup, but that was an 8 speed. On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 1:23:29 PM UTC-7