Derailleur gears chain slack. Cage length determines the total capacity of the derailleur, that is the size difference between the largest and smallest chainrings, and the size difference between the largest and smallest sprockets on the cogset added together. A larger sum requires a longer cage length. Typical cross country mountain bikes with three front chainrings will use a long cage rear derailleur. A road bike with only two front chainrings and close ratio sprockets can operate with either a short or long cage derailleur, but will work better with a short cage. Manufacturer stated derailleur capacities are as follows: Shimano long
Football (word) brother plays football in the States", it would be clear from context that American football is meant. Canadian French usage parallels English usage, with "le football" usually referring to Canadian or American football, and "le soccer" referring to association football. When there is ambiguity, "le football canadien" or "le football américain" is used. Rugby union football in Canada is almost always referred to simply as "rugby". In most of the English-speaking Caribbean, "football" and "soccer" are both used to refer to association football, but use of the word "football" is far more common. The exception is the Bahamas, where the