What is SRAM XO?

SRAM’s XO group is firmly entrenched as the company’s high-end, do everything component set and is designed to meet the needs of demanding riders from all over the world. The ten-speed SRAM XG 1080 cassette (11t-36t) slid snugly onto the freehub and was held firmly in place by a lock ring.

How long should a rear derailleur last?

Derailleurs will last almost indefinitely. The jockey wheels will wear out in time (tens of thousands of km) but the rest of the mechanism shouldn’t see significant wear.

Is SRAM XO good?

The SRAM XO hubs present less bravado than other hubs, but offer solid performance in a light weight, well finished, and versatile design. While not flashy, the XO is SRAM’s current top of the line hub. It is to be expected that the XO offering would pack in lots of high end features.

Is the SRAM x0 type 2 rear derailleur any good?

Designed for use with SRAM 10 speed systems, we tested this derailleur on our 4” travel rigs previously running the range topping XX derailleurs; one bike was setup 2×10 and the other 1×10 using a lightweight chain guide. [private] The SRAM X0 TYPE 2 rear deralluer is the answer to dropped chains and that horrible slapping noise.

How does the Shimano derailleur work?

Shimano uses a tension spring in the upper pivot, at the mounting bolt. The pulley cage also uses a spring. The two springs oppose each other. Changes in spring tension will cause the body of the derailleur to rotate, causing changes of upper pulley relative to the larges cog.

How can I tell if my rear derailleur is worn out?

The rear derailleur will become worn with use and abuse. As the derailleur wears, it will develop play at all pivot points. Grab the cage at the lower pulley of a new derailleur while mounted to a bike and wiggle it side to side. Do the same test on an old model to compare.

How do I remove the rear derailleur from the cage?

To prevent premature release of cage spring tension, hold derailleur cage firmly to derailleur body and remove this screw using hex wrench. Alternatively, there may be a set screw in the derailleur cage that acts as a stop. Pivot cage away from stop, and remove set screw, then allow derailleur to unwind.