My Sram axs force 33t rear derailleur needs replacing, I see a sale for a 36T. Should I get it or do I need a 33t again? I still have a 36T cassette lying around which I couldn’t fit and couldn’t return. I want to do the marmotte and maratona dles dolomites next year. I think a 36T cassette would certainly be nice
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I don’t think there’s any compromise in a rear derailleur with 36 tooth capabilities.
My current bike came with a 10-36 cassette and a corresponding rear derailleur. I replaced the cassette to a 10-33 more suitable to the terrain I normally ride in. I haven’t had any issues with either combination.
Edit: additional information:
short: 33t-max derailleur is compatible with 10-26, 10-28, and 10-33 cassettes
medium: 36t-max derailleur is compatible with 10-36 and 10-33 cassettes
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Ah good, it’s the cheaper option, I still have that 36T cassette and I still remember frantically pushing the left shift paddle during the marmotte only for it to do nothing
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I wish my Shimano setup could go to 36 with all my hill riding. Spinning uphill is so much better than grinding.
Budget for a new chain as well.
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I just got my derailleur to sort of work again but it probably won’t last. One of the pogo pins is stuck and it is getting harder and harder to make the contact work. Hopefully I can wear out my 3 chains
Have a look at SRAM AXS pogo pins fix | EMTB Forums if that’s of any help.
Or Sram axs rear derailleur pogo pin stuck, anyone know a fix? or https://youtube.com/shorts/859JM-gghV8?si=NxxjEBxwxyfNam--
That one link is my thread, unfortunately the force derailleur can’t be opened, the battery latch needs to be removed but it can’t be because the hinge pin cannot be taken out
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