Shimano SORA REAR DERAILLEUR SHORT CAGE 9s Compatibility Chart
The rest of the Shimano Sora groupset
Other Shimano Sora parts with a compatibility chart of their own. They are listed because they share the groupset, not because they have been checked against this part. The verified matches are further down the page.
Front derailleurs
Shifters
Rear derailleurs
Only pairings verified on both parts’ specifications are listed. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
Shifters that drive this derailleur
7 total resultsRecommended
2Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, and the two parts are sold as part of the same system.
Road / Gravel
Shimano
SORA DUAL CONTROL LEVER 9s
What we checked
- Both are 9-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
MTB / City
Shimano
SORA RIGHT SHIFT LEVER FLAT BAR ROAD 9s
What we checked
- Both are 9-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Mechanically compatible
5Every interface this pairing depends on was checked and matched, but the parts come from different ranges, so expect to confirm shift feel and finish yourself.
MTB / City
Shimano
ACERA SHIFT LEVER RIGHT 9s
What we checked
- Both are 9-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
ALIVIO SHIFT LEVER LEFT 9s
What we checked
- Both are 9-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
ALTUS SHIFT LEVER RIGHT 9s
What we checked
- Both are 9-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Shimano
HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE EZ FIRE PLUS SHIFT/BRAKE LEVER 9s
What we checked
- Both are 9-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Road / Gravel
Shimano
CUES MECHANICAL DUAL CONTROL LEVER 9s
What we checked
- Both are 9-speed
- Both use cable actuation
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Chains for this derailleur
8 total resultsShares a standard
8One shared specification was confirmed, but we do not hold every spec this pairing depends on. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict, and check the remaining interfaces before buying.
General
Shimano
CN-HG53 9 Speed Chain
What we checked
- Both are 9-speed
KMC
e9
What we checked
- Both are 9-speed
SRAM
PC-951 Chain
What we checked
- Both are 9-speed
SRAM
PC-971 Chain
What we checked
- Both are 9-speed
FSA
Team Issue Chain
What we checked
- Both are 9-speed
KMC
X9
What we checked
- Both are 9-speed
KMC
X9SL
What we checked
- Both are 9-speed
City / Trekking
Shimano
CN-HG93 ALFINE SUPER NARROW CHAIN 9s
What we checked
- Both are 9-speed
Cassettes for this derailleur
1 total resultsShares a standard
1One shared specification was confirmed, but we do not hold every spec this pairing depends on. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict, and check the remaining interfaces before buying.
Shimano
LINKGLIDE CASSETTE 9s (CS-LG300-9)
What we checked
- Both are 9-speed
- Both are Shimano drivetrain parts
Frequently Asked Questions
What fits Shimano SORA REAR DERAILLEUR SHORT CAGE 9s?
On this page we list shifters that drive this derailleur, chains for this derailleur, cassettes for this derailleur. Each listing was matched on a specification we hold for both parts; anything we could not verify is omitted rather than assumed to fit.
Can I use a higher or lower speed chain with Shimano SORA REAR DERAILLEUR SHORT CAGE 9s?
No. Shimano SORA REAR DERAILLEUR SHORT CAGE 9s is a 9-speed component and needs a 9-speed chain. Chains for different speed counts have different external widths and inner-plate profiles, which causes poor shifting or interference with the neighbouring sprockets.
Does Shimano SORA REAR DERAILLEUR SHORT CAGE 9s work with electronic shifting like Di2 or AXS?
No. Shimano SORA REAR DERAILLEUR SHORT CAGE 9s is mechanical, cable-actuated. Electronic groups use internal motors and proprietary signalling, so there is no mechanical or electrical path between the two.
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