Rear Derailer, Shimano/SRAM
maky
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I need to replace the rear derailer on the Mrs bike after it was attacked by a twig.
Originally it was fitted with a Shimano Altus unit. I've got a spare SRAM Dual drive knocking around. They're both 8 speed so are they compatible?
I have fitted it but cant get the thing to drop into the smallest gear, so I'm guessing no
Originally it was fitted with a Shimano Altus unit. I've got a spare SRAM Dual drive knocking around. They're both 8 speed so are they compatible?
I have fitted it but cant get the thing to drop into the smallest gear, so I'm guessing no
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what sram mech is it?
if it is a relativly new one then not compatable as the pull ratios are different. you will need a shimano one to work with the shimano mech.
otherwiae just set the stop screws."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
This nasty thing
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=13847
The jockey wheels are a lot smaller than the old mech, if that makes a difference0 -
that will NOT work with a shimano shifter.
shimano use a 2:1 pull ratio and Sram use a 1:1 pull ratio.
either a new shimano mech or a sram shifter."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
I think the description forgot to mention all the plastic in it...0
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cheers guys, and yes it is extremely plastic!0
