Replacement rear mech

rjsterry
rjsterry Posts: 29,811
edited April 2010 in The workshop
A couple of years back my LBS replaced a worn out RX100 rear derailleur with an Acera long cage, I think mainly because it was cheap and worked with my 7-speed drive train. Due to its cheapness, it is already looking pretty tired and I think it's a bit on the long side for my 11-28 cassette and 52/42 rings. Most rear mechs are now 8,9 or 10 speed it seems. Are there any 7 speed road mechs out there still or is it a case of ebay or upgrade?
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  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,716
    8 and 9 speed mechs will definitely work. 10 speed will almost certainly work, but a couple might have a slightly too narrow cage.
  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,811
    Thanks for that. I think I need a mech with a capacity of 27T (according to Sheldon) so I think a Sora 3400 should do it. Any other I should consider (needs to be reasonably cheap, but not too cheap f you know hat I mean)?
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  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,716
    I would just go for Sora. They work well, just not very bling.
  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,811
    Bling Schming. I don't want the mech looking flashier than the bike. Thanks again.
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