Rear deraileur help please.
popeye87
Posts: 12
Hi Guys,
Ive had a case of my chain and rear mech having a confrontation resulting in them both becoming twisted. The rear mech is an SRAM x-5. The picture attached shows where the rear mech has twisted, do i need to replace the whole mech or can i source the parts? It was caused as I never adjusted the gear set up even though they were being quite vocal about needing some TLC... Being lazy costs money...
Is this a suitable replacement?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=75318
Also I have the option to buy that as a medium or long cage... what does that mean? (Yes newb)
This is all for my commuter hack so I do not really want to spend a whole lot on fixing the bike, plus moving abroad in 2-3 months so im getting rid of it anyhow. The bike itself is a 2009 Careera Kraken LTD edition and its a 9speed.
Ive had a case of my chain and rear mech having a confrontation resulting in them both becoming twisted. The rear mech is an SRAM x-5. The picture attached shows where the rear mech has twisted, do i need to replace the whole mech or can i source the parts? It was caused as I never adjusted the gear set up even though they were being quite vocal about needing some TLC... Being lazy costs money...
Is this a suitable replacement?
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=75318
Also I have the option to buy that as a medium or long cage... what does that mean? (Yes newb)
This is all for my commuter hack so I do not really want to spend a whole lot on fixing the bike, plus moving abroad in 2-3 months so im getting rid of it anyhow. The bike itself is a 2009 Careera Kraken LTD edition and its a 9speed.
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Like for like, that's done.0
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^^^^^ WHat he said but get on ebay kidda theres plenty more rear mechs cheaper than CRC
Trust me! I got a xtr rear mech for £25!! Brand new.0 -
You mepay also need a mech hanger. The bit that the mech attaches to on the frame.
Visable attached to the mech in th first pic.
Cage size read the topic in the FAQs above."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
Thanks for your advice guys, will check ebay, Will any 9 speed rear deraileur fit or would it be best to go for like for like as its less complicated? hahaha
Cheers for the heads up on the rear mech hanger also0 -
It must be SRAM numbered.
As covered in the FAQs again."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0
