I bent the hell out of my rear derailleur. A friend bent it back and it worked well for awhile, but it's acting up.
I ride a lot and my bike is pretty nice. I don't want to overpay for something I don't need, don't want to underpay and get junk.
2007-03-26 02:15:38 · 4 answers · asked by rambling vine 3 in Sports ➔ Cycling
....and what kind of derailleur should I buy? (MTB, hardtail)
2007-03-26 02:17:13 · update #1
Well the simplest option is to get the same make and model.
Beyond that, there are some compatibility questions to worry about.
Also, be sure to check your derailleur hanger - if it's bent it may need replacing (or straightening, but have a pro do that).
Here's a good online resource for more info:
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/derailers-rear.html
also check out
http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/hangers/
To be safe, I'd take it to a bike shop and have the mechanic check the frame / dropout straightness.
2007-03-26 05:37:35 · answer #1 · answered by scott.braden 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I liked Scott answer. I think it also depends on which bike you have. You basically have two choices: Shimano or SRAM. Both are very good depending on the model. Each company have different levels.
Shimano food chain, from low to high: altus,acera,alivio,deore,lx,xt,xtr.
SRAM:
some numbers, X.7, X.9, X.0
If you have to replace your deraileur because it's crashed (after the lbs determined that the deraileur hanger is aligned), check which brand your bike has, and which level. Ask how much a new one is, and then ask for the next level up to see if it's worth it. I think that the difference between a Deore and a LX is minimal, but the price difference between XT and XTR is very high.
Besides the price for the component, ask the shop how much they would charge for installing it. Probably they could do it for free if you bought it with them, but I'm not sure on this. However, ask if there is a charge before the bike shop install it.
2007-03-26 07:16:40 · answer #2 · answered by Roberto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go for the same make and model, although if you do upgrade in the makers range you will notice a difference. Price up the part that is damaged and set your budget accordingly.
Also, on my last MTB I had a small cage that protected the rear deraileur from impacts, worth every penny!
2007-03-27 04:41:05 · answer #3 · answered by advent m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay in the $50 range.
2007-03-26 02:23:12 · answer #4 · answered by metcalfmaintenance1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋