New answers tagged derailleur
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contracted derailleur
The problem is a derailleur awkwardly oriented in low/low gear such that the bottom part of the chain almost rubs the upper pulley (2). The chain wasn't worn, if I'm reading it correctly (6,7). And ...
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Derailleurs compatible with Shimano Claris ST 2400 Shifters
If you want a new Shimano rear derailleur compatible with 8 speeds, you can choose the 8-speed Claris R2000 or 9-speed Sora R3000. The cable actuation ratio is the same.
Even older 10-speed Tiagra ...
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Is it okay for my rear derailleur to be as "compressed" as this when in the lowest gear on the bike?
Is the chain on the smallest chainring, at the front? I doubt that you would use that while cycling.
You have 7 sprockets;
2 chainrings? -- use smallest chainring with 4 largest sprockets,
and ...
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Using Burley Coho XC on road bike with Magic Speed Release axle
Helicoil solution works!
First drilled out the rear derailleur hanger:
Then tapped:
Then re-assembled with helicoil and lithium grease, with appropriate number of washers to correctly centre the ...
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Is it okay for my rear derailleur to be as "compressed" as this when in the lowest gear on the bike?
Bike is shifting smoothly?
Derailleur almost touches the cassette, but no actual rubbing?
You're fine.
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Is it okay for my rear derailleur to be as "compressed" as this when in the lowest gear on the bike?
There's no issue with it looking like that while in small-small. It's very normal.
The derailleur's total capacity number defines what large/large combination is supported while still allowing the ...
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Is it okay for my rear derailleur to be as "compressed" as this when in the lowest gear on the bike?
Maybe your chain is too long. It’s always hard to tell from photos.
If there is still tension on the chain in the smallest sprocket + smallest chainring combination it’s probably fine. You’d need a ...
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Using Burley Coho XC on road bike with Magic Speed Release axle
The Helicoil option is a good one and should work fine. For that application you should use high strength threadlocker on the outside of the insert. That means getting the new master threads fully ...
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Can I use a vintage derailleur adapter claw on a modern derailleur
Depending on your access to bike shops or collectors, if your running the same gear cluster, staying stock is relatively inexpensive...matching the cage (that holds the 2 pully wheels) is your primary ...
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Can I use a vintage derailleur adapter claw on a modern derailleur
These traditional claw hangers can be purchased new for a few dollars from any good LBS. No need to wreck your vintage derailleur.
Your second photo suggests it is pressed together, not threaded. I ...
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Can I use a vintage derailleur adapter claw on a modern derailleur
Can I remove this claw from the old derailleur or is the spring inside
riveted and not threaded?
The spring is not riveted. The pin holding the derailleur to the derailleur hanger is riveted (EDITED: ...
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Feasibility of coupling internal hub gear and derailleur
I built one using a shimano three-speed and Huffy Ten-speed back in 1980; I created a custom cluster for the rear gearing - had 30 speeds from a 1:0.9 to 1:4.5 ratios. Be glad to show some photos if ...
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I need help with total capacity of rear derailleur
You only need 21t total capacity (32-11).
If you are looking at currently produced mountain rear derailleurs, the conversation here isn't about total capacity, because they all have more than that. If ...
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