Something people also don't take into consideration is on FS bikes, if the clutch is too stiff/hard, it can effect small bump sensitivity, especially on bikes with more reward axle paths. I've run an XTR 10spd clutch RD off on my FS bike to check this and found that it did actually help, but you do get some noise/slap. Best option is to definitely tune it to be just a bit harder/stiffer than with it off, enough that it takes some decent effort to move it, but not so much so that it leaves a mark on your fingers/hand. Much prefer the newer 11spd RD that will work with 10spd for this ease of adjustment and also they're designed to accommodate bigger cogs straight up, not winding the limit screw all the way in, add on connectors etc.
Sept. 6, 2022, 6:58 a.m. - Lynx .
Something people also don't take into consideration is on FS bikes, if the clutch is too stiff/hard, it can effect small bump sensitivity, especially on bikes with more reward axle paths. I've run an XTR 10spd clutch RD off on my FS bike to check this and found that it did actually help, but you do get some noise/slap. Best option is to definitely tune it to be just a bit harder/stiffer than with it off, enough that it takes some decent effort to move it, but not so much so that it leaves a mark on your fingers/hand. Much prefer the newer 11spd RD that will work with 10spd for this ease of adjustment and also they're designed to accommodate bigger cogs straight up, not winding the limit screw all the way in, add on connectors etc.