Different types of derailleurs

Psycalist
Psycalist Posts: 2
edited April 2013 in MTB beginners
I am posting this because i want to know what exactly are the differences in derailleurs. The costs go up drastically as you buy better ones but what exactly is better about them. I had a Trek 4300 for 3 years with an Alivio and now i have a Fuji 1.3 with a Deore. Help please.

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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    More expensive ones weigh a little less, have better quality jockey wheels and pivots and (all else being equal) may shift very marginally better (diminishing returns on that one).
  • swod1
    swod1 Posts: 1,639
    you also have the short and long cage versions depending on how many chain rings you run upfront on your bike etc
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Plus dampered (Shimano plus, SRAM type2) on the latest ones to resist chain slap.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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