Shimano Deore LX RD- M550 - modern day equivalent?

qooqiiu

I'm doing up my early 90's Raleigh Peak and need to replace the original RD- M550 rear derailleur and would like to know what modern day equivalent would best replace it. It was a 7 speed.

Thanks in advance.

benpinnick

Anything up to 9 speed. I would suggest (given the age) an Alivio is probably all you need. The direct equivalent for a current model would be SLX 9 speed.

cooldad

Any Shimano rear will work except 10 speed. Depends on your budget. Modern equivalent of LX is probably SLX, but a new Deore (and probably Alivio) will be better than an old LX. Although my old Mountain Exage from the 80's is still holding up and shifting nicely.

cooldad

Ben(I can type with more than two fingers)Pinnick.

qooqiiu

Excellent. Thanks guys