[F.N.G]

Can one convert a 2008 SRAM XO Rear Der long cage to a medium cage? It is practically new and do not want to spend the high $$$ again for a RD just for a shorter cage.

 

[rsvrjimbo02]

Yes. The new cage will set you back about $90. Not very difficult to install either.

 

[F.N.G]

that is a lot of $$$ for a non mechanical part! Is it because the carbon fiber?

Yes. The new cage will set you back about $90. Not very difficult to install either.

 

[CarbonFiberFootprint]

Just buy a new X.0 for a little bit more (shop around) if the part is that expensive. Then buy a new frame for your existing one and just go ahead and build an additional bike!

 

[rsvrjimbo02]

It is the whole cage assembly, inclusive of inner and outer cage, pulleys and I believe the spring. That's just the way SRAM sells it.

 

[F.N.G]

Yes. The new cage will set you back about $90. Not very difficult to install either.

Any suggestions on whereabouts of obtaining these parts? Kind of quickly surfed online bike shops and found nothing. Found a guy on ebay just selling the inner but not the outer plate.

Thx

 

[rsvrjimbo02]

QUOTE=F.N.G]Any suggestions on whereabouts of obtaining these parts? Kind of quickly surfed online bike shops and found nothing. Found a guy on ebay just selling the inner but not the outer plate.

Thx[/QUOTE]
Universal Cycles; http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=19931
Or try your LBS.

Reality is you can pick up an '08 or '09 X9 derailleur cheaper than the part, and an X0 for not much more than the part. I would buy the new derailleur.

 

[frdfandc]

Currently I've found that the rear cage is going for around $115 dollars. Everything has went up in price since 2008 when this thread was first started.

Your LBS can order these through QBP or BTI.

But as mentioned, an X9 derailleur is still much cheaper than a cage for an X0.

 

[skidad]

I think the assy. comes with the pulley wheels as well as the cage pieces and spring.

I'm kind of surprised someone hasn't come up with replacement outer cage pieces in aluminum for the XO. With a CNC machine that should be really easy to copy and actually make stronger. Same goes for the inner.