Which derailleur will give me more tire clearance?

[cetuximab]

I can't run bigger than 2.35.
These Picts are a top pull sram triple ten speed.
I would rather not convert to a single chain ring.
Do I need to convert to shimano? Or would a shimano derailleur have the same problem? Would a bottom pull sram give me better clearance?

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by cetuximab

I can't run bigger than 2.35.
These Picts are a top pull sram triple ten speed.
I would rather not convert to a single chain ring.
Do I need to convert to shimano? Or would a shimano derailleur have the same problem? Would a bottom pull sram give me better clearance?

Will a bigger tire than a 2.35 not hit the chainstay?

Maybe a top pull, top swing?

[Mikej]

New front pull shimano but you need to re route the cable.

[cetuximab]

I'm surprised how far back the derailleur sits

[11.4]

That's really pretty tight clearance to the seat tube, compounded by a very gawky shifter. Honestly, can you go down to a 2.1" tire on the rear and keep a 2.3" on the front? You'll get the same steering and maybe gain a little speed. You'll also buy a little more tire clearance at the chain stays for mud, which you could use.

You can reroute your cable and pull the front shifter from a hangar off the seat post clamp at the seat lug. But you may not need it.