Do you risk it ripping off if you use big/big from time to time? -If by it you mean the derailer, it's doubtful. As long as the derailer is still providing some tension, meaning the chain is not so short it is pulling the derailer up, and shifts into and out of the largest cog, you should have no problem. My Altus derailer looks the same on my Clem. I also used two chains (really only like 5 links from a second chain) with only one quick link as I hate those with a passion. I would rather break the chain with a tool and reattach it that way then try to get those quick links to work.
On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 10:46:09 AM UTC-5, Jonathan Anderson wrote: > > Thanks, Bill. I noticed that you've posted in the past about running a GS > XT with success. You noted 'stocking up' on them as you liked them so much > (don't recall model). The chain will wrap big/big without the RD (likely a > couple links overlap, at least). Even in the pic you can see there is a > reasonable amount of chain retained in the cage... It's not ideal, but it > does run through it. Do I risk it ripping off if I use big/big from time to > time? It looks perfect in big/small (perpendicular, if not offset to > rear). Agree long cage it optimal solution, but will require more chain... > > Re: chain, if I buy two, should I use two quick links to attach them to > each other? Otherwise, wouldn't I have to secure one of the two ends by > pushing back in a broken rivet? I saved the links I removed, but had been > led to believe reinstalling was not advisable. > > On Monday, November 14, 2016 at 10:27:17 AM UTC-5, Bill Lindsay wrote: >> >> Yeah installing a short cage rear der just for the sake of tinkering was >> probably not necessary. You need to set chain length for big-big and just >> not use the gears that droop. Given the current situation I'd probably just >> recommend that you never use big-big and see if you can live with it. >> >> Bill Lindsay >> El Cerrito Ca >> > -- 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 post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
