My Rear Derailleur broke on my 18 speed bicycle. It is a Pacific Havoc mountain bike with dual suspension. I just don't know if most of the derailleurs are interchangable or not.
2007-03-25 18:06:17 · 3 answers · asked by MATTHEW B 1 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Go get a chain splitter. Break chain in half. Take off derailer. Take it to local bike shop and ask for "one of them please". Pick one in your price range. Go home put it on bike. Put chain back on. Join up chain again.
Ponder how you're gonna index all the gears!
It's not difficult but as with anything if you don't know what you're doing take it to a shop and let them play with it. If you ask really nicely they might let you watch them sort it and explain it to you.
2007-03-27 06:59:49 · answer #1 · answered by Dave B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I believe most derailleurs are interchangeable. Just make sure that it uses the same number of cables (unless you want to change the lever and cables too since some use 2), and that the opening for the cable is in the same position.
2007-03-25 18:15:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have a 3x6 (I checked) any derailleur designed for a six speed chain will fit it.
You might have to break the chain to fit it. I suspect that this quality bike may not be fitted with a derailleur that comes apart easily.
The shifter does all the indexing.
2007-03-25 19:02:27 · answer #3 · answered by Glenn B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋