Deer Head cassette range?

[Lhatch4]

Will an11x34 tooth cassette work with a Deer Head rear derailleur? What is the widest rage that will work?

 

[Tootyred]

The super plate version has a slightly bigger capacity for sure. I ran 14 34 on a super plate... but that was only 6 speed.

 

[doctor-bond]

M700 is rated at 34t max cog with a 40t capacity (See Disraeli Gears). So 11 34 at the back will eat up 23 of that capacity, meaning that the difference between your highest and lowest front rings needs to be <= 17. In practice, you’ll prolly find there is some leeway.

If you are building an older bike with triple front rings, do you really need 11 as the smallest at the back? I’d be inclined to have a biggish low range cog and sacrifice a few teeth at the higher gear end.

 

[dubbledude]

An 11-34 cassette will work just fine with a Deer Head derailleur. You can even stretch it to an 11-36 if you need a bit more range.

 

[Lhatch4]

M700 is rated at 34t max cog with a 40t capacity (See Disraeli Gears). So 11 34 at the back will eat up 23 of that capacity, meaning that the difference between your highest and lowest front rings needs to be <= 17. In practice, you’ll prolly find there is some leeway.

If you are building an older bike with triple front rings, do you really need 11 as the smallest at the back? I’d be inclined to have a biggish low range cog and sacrifice a few teeth at the higher gear end.

I was shopping for a cassette for my Ritchey Ultra project and I found a 11x34. There isn't anything special about that gear range. I just want to make sure it will work before I buy it. I can see what other cassettes are out there. That one just seemed like a good option if it will work. Thanks.