How many more link(s) ?

[Guitars and Bikes]

The 10 spd shimano 11-36 cassette I was asking about in another thread is due to arrive friday. I use 111 links for the 11-32 I am currently using. How many more links would I need to use the 11-36 cassette and do you think I need to use a wolftooth for use with my 5700 105 medium cage rear derailleur ?

 

[Guitars and Bikes]

LOL nobody know how many link(s) I will need to add or whether or not I need to use a wolftooth with my RD ?

 

[All uphill]

I'd add 2 links and then check the crosschain positions with the bike in a stand before riding.

You may get away without a wolf tooth. Depends partly on what chainset you have.

 

[Guitars and Bikes]

I'd add 2 links and then check the crosschain positions with the bike in a stand before riding.

You may get away without a wolf tooth. Depends partly on what chainset you have.

Shimano 5700 105 50/34

 

[Cycleops]

You'll likely get away without using the Wolftooth. Maybe need to fiddle with the B screw a bit.

Have you visited the Bassist and Guitarist's thread yet in Hobbies and Interests?

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Depends on whether you have got the current number of links right or you could currently do with less or more already.

 

[Spiderweb]

There’s plenty of videos online on how to determine the correct chain length.
Don’t feed the chain through the derailleur, wrap the chain around the 36t rear & 50t front, overlap by one link and split the chain there.

 

[Cycleops]

I always thought it is big to big (not through the RD)+ 2 links @Spiderweb ?

 

[Spiderweb]

I always thought it is big to big (not through the RD)+ 2 links @Spiderweb ?

Sorry, I maybe wasn’t clear, I add one link then the quick link to join so as you mention, big to big plus 2 links.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I know that formula, I've even used it. But what bugs me is that it doesn't take into account the cage length. Wouldn't a long cage mech need more chain than a short? Or is the difference not significant?

 

[Ajax Bay]

Length of cage has no bearing on required chain length: just large/large plus one (inch) link.
A longer cage offers more 'wrap' capacity, which the OP will need if 50-34 and 11-36 (and even then way outside "medium cage" specs).
This just means the chain will experience interference when in small and small sprockets and say 'ffs shift to large ring' or similar noise.
The wolf tooth Q is to cope with the dinner plate large sprocket - I have no idea whether needed.

 

[the snail]

Quite likely you'll need the wolf tooth thing - I think the recommended max sprocket size is 28 IIRC?

 

[Dogtrousers]

Quite likely you'll need the wolf tooth thing - I think the recommended max sprocket size is 28 IIRC?

No, I think max sprocket is 32 for 105 5700 GS mech.

 

[ColinJ]

I see that you are now selling a Wolftooth and an 11-40 cassette... Does that mean you tried both cassettes, and decided that the 11-36 turned out to be better for you and that it works well without the Wolftooth?