Sram GX Type 2.1 Rear Derailleur - 10 Speed

Perfect for inexpensive 1 X 10 conversion

If you are like me and you're confused about which derailleur you need to use for a wide range cassette " 40 or 42 teeth " this one works. No modification needed. I didn't even need a long B Tension screw. The info on the site says 36 tooth max but this one had plenty of adjustment even with the 42 I installed. Matter of fact I had to back off the screw a little after I installed it. I'm running it with a 30 tooth narrow wide on the front. I'm using the medium cage with a full suspension frame. When my shock compresses it pulls the cage forward and this was a perfect setup for a single pivot 120mm travel frame. 1st gear suspension compressed I still have enough cage to not over stretch it. In 10th it is also perfect. Very close. If you're using a longer travel frame you might need a long cage but I'm not positive.

As usual, Universal Cycles shipped very quickly! Love that they have a location on east and west coast. $7 shipping gets my stuff to Connecticut within two days. Sometimes it even gets here next day without paying for next day shipping!

Pros: Inexpensive
Has larger than the stated 36 tooth capacity
It's Sram. 1:1 is easier to adjust and less susceptible to cable stretch issues

Cons: None.
If I was forced to list a con, I would say it's a tad heavy and looks slightly cheaper than my usual X7 but it was less expensive than my X7 so that really isn't a con.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: July 08, 2017
Reviewed by: Jared C.

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