Comments about Sram X.9 Type 2 10 Speed Rear Derailleur:

Goodbuy annoying chainslap! Shifts the same as the X9 it replaced but it is quiet in the chunk.

Comments about Sram X.9 Type 2 10 Speed Rear Derailleur:

the type 2 is very sensitive to chain growth. IMHO the clutch is overloaded and unlike the shimano can not be adjusted, making it more difficult to shift into lower gears. the silver "stopper" already broke thru the plastic casing when the cage was pulled taught as the shock compressed. installed a new, longer chain but looks like it will happen again when the shock compresses. nice idea, just not ready for aggressive riding. should be fine on xc rides where your shock doesn't engage much.

Comments about Sram X.9 Type 2 10 Speed Rear Derailleur:

The type 2 design works great- definite improvement.

Comments about Sram X.9 Type 2 10 Speed Rear Derailleur:

The directions for the X-9 could have been a little more detailed. Reason why I say this, is that I am new to the clutch thing. Took it out of the box and the pulley arm would NOT budge. But after tinkering with the derailleur the pulley arm just needed a good pop release to get it to move. Sram reliable on the trails, nearly all of the chain slap is gone! Installing chains or putting in or taking out the wheel is much easier because of the clutch. All of this for a very reasonable price.

Comments about Sram X.9 Type 2 10 Speed Rear Derailleur:

I've ridden with this about three times since I got it and the difference between it and the older X.0 it replaced were immediately apparent. One comment in regards to another review. I am running 1x10 with a 36 tooth cog in the rear and have had no problems with the short cage. I did have to add a link from my initial measurement but it was fine after that.

Comments about Sram X.9 Type 2 10 Speed Rear Derailleur:

Here is a product that is a big improvement over the standard X9 derailleur. It shifts great and almost eliminates all of the chain slap. It still moves over the really rocky stuff when you are riding at a good clip but is much quieter and saves you chainstay. I also like the locking feature which makes it easier to remove you wheel or the quicklink in your chain. It is just a few grams heavier but well worth the trade off of improved performance.

Comments about Sram X.9 Type 2 10 Speed Rear Derailleur:

I have already reviewed this above but I would like to inform anyone considering the short cage about my experience. Although SRAM claims the SC is compatible with a 36t rear cassette, I found this to not be so true. Shifting was really tight in those gears and would often get stuck up there because of the tension on the chain. Two techs at my LBS told me I need a medium cage for a large cassette like that. Long story short, if you are running a 1x10 or such, you should probably go with the medium cage. Jenson took my heavily used and abused short cage back and refunded my money no questions asked. Amazing! Jenson is great.