This Sora 9 speed derailleur is listed as having a max sprocket size of 27.
I'm thinking about using it on a single speed set up with a 13/32 cassette.
Current Sora mechs will accommodate a 32 sprocket and look similar so will my Sora 3400 mech be suitable. Anyone pushed the limit with this mech. Total capacity will be within the overall limit as it's only 29 teeth.
Shimano Sora 3400 short cage rear derailleur capacity
Shimano Sora 3400 short cage rear derailleur capacity
At the last count:- Peugeot 531 pro, Dawes Discovery Tandem, Dawes Kingpin X3, Raleigh 20 stowaway X2, 1965 Moulton deluxe, Falcon K2 MTB dropped bar tourer, Rudge Bi frame folder, Longstaff trike conversion on a Giant XTC 840
Re: Shimano Sora 3400 short cage rear derailleur capacity
I guess you don't already own it to try out? If nobody has any direct experience, and you need to buy a new mech anyway, then the 105 10speed model (which I believe is still being manufactured) is listed as capable up to a 30T max sprocket. Then you're pushing it only any extra 2T.
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Re: Shimano Sora 3400 short cage rear derailleur capacity
I’m running my Sora medium cage on a 34 tooth cassette. No problems.
Re: Shimano Sora 3400 short cage rear derailleur capacity
Is this the later Sora 3000 mech which according to the spec is up to 34 tooth sprockets or the previous generation Sora 3400 mech which is specced up to 27 tooth sprockets.swscotland bentrider wrote: ↑31 Jan 2023, 8:08pm I’m running my Sora medium cage on a 34 tooth cassette. No problems.
At the last count:- Peugeot 531 pro, Dawes Discovery Tandem, Dawes Kingpin X3, Raleigh 20 stowaway X2, 1965 Moulton deluxe, Falcon K2 MTB dropped bar tourer, Rudge Bi frame folder, Longstaff trike conversion on a Giant XTC 840
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Re: Shimano Sora 3400 short cage rear derailleur capacity
I’ve ‘pushed’ the capacity on Shimano a couple of times, and they have ‘stepped up’ to the mark admirably (sorry). Just about to offer up a Tourney T15 GS long cage to a Mega range (34 tooth) and see how it does.
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Re: Shimano Sora 3400 short cage rear derailleur capacity
Mine is a 3400 series mech.
Re: Shimano Sora 3400 short cage rear derailleur capacity
Thanks for confirming that. I'll be fitting it soon.
At the last count:- Peugeot 531 pro, Dawes Discovery Tandem, Dawes Kingpin X3, Raleigh 20 stowaway X2, 1965 Moulton deluxe, Falcon K2 MTB dropped bar tourer, Rudge Bi frame folder, Longstaff trike conversion on a Giant XTC 840