• When using a larger cassette than is recommended for a rear derailleur (GRX 810 ((34T "max")) with a 40T) what is the worst that can happen?

    Shitey shifting or catastrophic failure?

    Thinking in a long distance touring context.

  • Pretty certain that one shifts fine with 40t.

    Depending on what you’re running up front it may not be able to take up all the slack in small-small gear combos, so the lower run of chain will rub the bottom of the cage/cassette when it’s all the way back. Usually harmless.

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