So after a bit of a debacle last year getting a LBS to upgrade my cassette to more teeth (which a lot of users here helped me though, thank you) -- I decided to do it myself.
I bought a SRAM 9-speed 11-34 to try and replace my current Trek 1200's Ultegra 12-27.
I knew I was reaching, but I read some people had some success with the 34t cog, even with the Shimano GS derailleur. One guy said as long as you don't shift to extremes, you should be ok.
He was kind of right. I could get the pedals up to the 32t cog in the big chain ring (52t), but when I went to the 34, the whole drive train seized up. If I was moving, that could be *very scary.*
So I've decided to trade the 11-34 for an 11-32 for that modicum of safety, so I don't seize up. The drivetrain seems to work ok with a 32t, on the big ring, but the derailleur is stretched.
I wanted to get your guys' opinion on this. Do you think it's safe for me to put in an 11-32? Here's what it looks like:
As long as I can turn the pedals, it should be ok, right?
(And if you have time, I've posted another question about the cassette I removed to put in this 11-34. I wound up with an extra part -- I'm hoping someone can tell me what it is.)
Thanks!
I bought a SRAM 9-speed 11-34 to try and replace my current Trek 1200's Ultegra 12-27.
I knew I was reaching, but I read some people had some success with the 34t cog, even with the Shimano GS derailleur. One guy said as long as you don't shift to extremes, you should be ok.
He was kind of right. I could get the pedals up to the 32t cog in the big chain ring (52t), but when I went to the 34, the whole drive train seized up. If I was moving, that could be *very scary.*
So I've decided to trade the 11-34 for an 11-32 for that modicum of safety, so I don't seize up. The drivetrain seems to work ok with a 32t, on the big ring, but the derailleur is stretched.
I wanted to get your guys' opinion on this. Do you think it's safe for me to put in an 11-32? Here's what it looks like:
As long as I can turn the pedals, it should be ok, right?
(And if you have time, I've posted another question about the cassette I removed to put in this 11-34. I wound up with an extra part -- I'm hoping someone can tell me what it is.)
Thanks!