Saint derailleur on a 303?
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Yes? Why wouldn't it? You'll need to get the right hub though.
then youl have to run center lock rotors if you get the hubs, and then thats a pain. Thats the only reason i didnt on my 303. I wanted options
and rickey bobby owns up to his screen name. he never said he was/had to/ or was going to run the siant hub hence the special axle.
i dont see why it could not be done, as long as the axle is the correct length and whatnot you should be golden
i dont see why it could not be done, as long as the axle is the correct length and whatnot you should be golden
This is why I plan on using the Problem Solvers Saint axle. Otherwise, the only reason you would need the hub is because of the axle it comes with, right?
if i remember correctly it wont work. the dropout on the frame doesnt allow the saint der to work. it is way too thick
If the dropout is much thicker than a standard qr dropout, then it most likely will not work. This is actually quite common on DH bikes with thru axles. The dropout pushes the der too far out and it cannot reach the cassette properly.
Just looked at the yeti site for a pic...I am going to say no-go. The der will be way to far outboard to work.
Just looked at the yeti site for a pic...I am going to say no-go. The der will be way to far outboard to work.
This is what is tricky.. what 150mm bikes are compatible with saint derailleurs? Only a QR style 150 bike like a VP Free? Alot of bikes like the v10 and Sunday are out because of proprietary axles.. maybe thats why Saint never sold too well.
Correct. Intense, Iron Horse 7 and 6 Point, Giant Faith, VP Free, Turner Highline and new DHR...probably some others out there too. But like you said, lots of 150mm bikes use a proprietary axle design and it will not work on those.
mine as well get the x.0 if i had a 303 id want everything to be top product
Not so much fun when it only lasts a run or two down northstar till its time to use wrenches and screwdrivers to pry it back into shape. I was hoping saint would work as a northstar only setup, and throw x9 back on for local riding.
then you would be changing shifters and der cables each time as well....might as well stick with sram or with shimano, cause switching back and forth would be a bitch