This is my project bike. Where I'm learning how to do shit with my hands. I also use this for my commute for work. So it needs to be rideable.
Today's topic is about my cassette and derailleur.
I bought an 11-50t 10s cassette. Installing on the hub went smoothly, getting the wheel back on not so much. Found a hanger adapter which came with the cassette,lowered the derailleur a little. But not low enough for the tallest gear. Ive adjusted the set screws so it won't want to shift into the tallest gear. Essentially I now have 9 speeds 11-42t, which is still better that the 11-36t. Is it fine to run like that until I get a long term solution?
As for the long term solution, 1, get a 11-42t cassette. Seems like a easiest fix. 2, get a derailleur that will fit the 50t, i read somewhere I could get a 12s derailleur that fits a 50t. But will that actually shift with my current shifter? 3, some other solution th you guys tell me?
by FailedQueen777
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Do you need the 50T for commute? lol. Anyway, cheapest would be not to use the last gear. Next cheapest would be to buy a smaller cassette so you don’t need to upgrade anything else.
This looks like a M786 XT derailleur, which on paper can take up to 36T only. Most articles online say they can take a 42T on a 1x configuration. I think that’s the best way forward until you can find a good replacement that can actually take 50T. But to be honest, if you’re using it mostly for commute you’ll rarely touch the 50 tooth cog.