Etap 11 speed rear der maximum size cassette

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Hi Folks,

I run etap 11 spd and zonda wheels on my road bike and currently have a 11-26 cassette that is on its 6th and probably last chain.

I do not see the use of a 11-28 as they take the 16 tooth cog to make way for the 11 cog (resulting in a big jump from 15 to 17). I understand some riders prefer having a 11 speed cog as it affects the chain line. Fine. I am not a sprinter and do not need a 11 cog. I was thinking of swapping hub body and getting a Campagnolo 11 speed 12-29 so i can have all my gears plus a nice bail out for horribly hilly places.

Question: what is the maximum cog that a regular (short case i think) etap rear derailleur can take?

Thanks,

G

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I’ve fit an 11-30 on a short cage etap rd no issues. 32 was where I ran into trouble and had to get the longer cage.

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Had 11-32 on Tarmac SL5 and only problem I had is that I couldn’t get into small-small but no shifting problems or chain drops or anything!

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Miche do an 11 speed cassette cluster that you can customise to whatever cogs you want. Miche Primato Light 11 Speed Shimano/SRAM Cassette 11T-14T start and 2 | The Cycle Clinic

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