Help - derailleur capacity

I have a q on chain length/derailleur capacity on my 'bent, how much should
I expect it to handle?

57/39 on the front
11-32 on the back
Deore XT long cage rear derailleur
105 FD, easily handles the 39-57 change.

Should I be able to use 1-9 on both front rings?

LSMike wrote:
: I have a q on chain length/derailleur capacity on my 'bent, how much should
: I expect it to handle?

: 57/39 on the front
: 11-32 on the back
: Deore XT long cage rear derailleur
: 105 FD, easily handles the 39-57 change.

: Should I be able to use 1-9 on both front rings?

Probably, given that you have no chain line issues.

Arthur

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LSMike wrote:
I have a q on chain length/derailleur capacity on my 'bent, how much
should I expect it to handle?

57/39 on the front
11-32 on the back
Deore XT long cage rear derailleur
105 FD, easily handles the 39-57 change.

Should I be able to use 1-9 on both front rings?

Short answer: yes
Longer answer: Shimano quote total capacity as 45T, you're using (57-39) +
(32 - 11) = 39T, so no problems as long as you've got enough chain to get
the big-big combo without tying the rear derailleur in knots.

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I also wish to find out what is for pudding.

LSMike wrote:
I have a q on chain length/derailleur capacity on my 'bent, how much
should I expect it to handle?

57/39 on the front
11-32 on the back
Deore XT long cage rear derailleur
105 FD, easily handles the 39-57 change.

The capacity spec should be on the Shimano website(s); refer to model
number marked on the derailleur. Have the chain no longer than needed for
big-big (57x32) to get the most out of the rear mech.

Should I be able to use 1-9 on both front rings?

I understand you can with 'bents.

~PB

On 2005-08-15, Pete Biggs wrote:
LSMike wrote:
I have a q on chain length/derailleur capacity on my 'bent, how much
should I expect it to handle?

57/39 on the front
11-32 on the back
Deore XT long cage rear derailleur
105 FD, easily handles the 39-57 change.

The capacity spec should be on the Shimano website(s); refer to model
number marked on the derailleur. Have the chain no longer than needed for
big-big (57x32) to get the most out of the rear mech.

Plus you can usually push Shimano mechs to handle an extra tooth if
necessary. YMMV of course.

Regards,

-david