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XTR M970 9 Speed Rear Derailleur

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XTR M970 9 Speed Rear Derailleur

Precision engineered rear derailleur for the ultimate in shifting performance and durability - as used by elite off-road racers the world over!
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Questions & Answers for Shimano XTR M970 9 Speed Rear Derailleur

Question
Can this be used with an 8spd cassette?
asked 1 year, 4 months ago
by
mtbroadie
 - Sydney
on XTR M970 9 Speed Rear Derailleur
2 answers
Answers
answer 1
Yes it can ,but it is a bit of a wast. All you need to do is adjust the H and L screws to fit.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
by
Roycestar
 - Broken Hill
answer 2
As long as you are using an 8spd chain with this there should not be any problems.
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answered 1 year, 4 months ago
by
WiggleDamian
Question
How do I tell if my bent XTR 9 series is long cage or short cage?
asked 2 years, 5 months ago
by
CTOO
on XTR M970 9 Speed Rear Derailleur
1 answer
Answers
answer 1
If your jockey wheels are only mm's appart it is a short cage.
Staff Answer
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
by
guru
 - hampshire.uk
Question
will this work with rapid-fire shifters?
asked 2 years ago
by
Anonymous
on XTR M970 9 Speed Rear Derailleur
1 answer
Answers
answer 1
Yes, this rear mech is compatible with Shimano 9-speed rapidfire shifters.
Country: Irish Republic
answered 2 years ago
by
KarlHungus
 - Dublin
Question
Speed Dura Ace Down tube shifters compatibility ?
I want to run down tube shifters on my road bike with a 1x9 set up. Are these 2 products compatible ?
Country: Australia
asked 1 year, 3 months ago
by
Punchy1971
on XTR M970 9 Speed Rear Derailleur
1 answer
Answers
answer 1
Yes the Dura Ace shifter and XTR rear derailleur should be fine to use together.
Staff Answer
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
by
WiggleDean
 - Hampshire
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