It seems like I can either get the top or bottom half of the cassette working nicely but not together.
Typical symptom of a bent gear hanger.
Also typical of a mech which is being pushed far beyond its design range :)
I know what you're saying, thing is they sound like they're having no trouble over on STW running all kinds of stuff with a 11-42.
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Typical symptom of a bent gear hanger.