Next part to change rear derailer

dannyharris
dannyharris Posts: 217
edited July 2013 in Workshop
Thinking to upgrade my derailer (think that's how it's spelt)
As my current one is wobbling and is turning black even after a good few cleans.
What do I need to be looking out for if I wasn't going for the same brand model it was fitted with.

RD-2300 shimano is the current mech

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  • jomoj
    jomoj Posts: 777
    a new derailleur won't stop it turning black, sounds like you need to clean your transmission more often.
    If it is genuinely worn out then I would replace with a shimano 105 (RD-5600 / 5700) or tiagra (RD-4500 / 4600) model. Any 9/10/11 speed shimano road mech will work but those 2 are probably best value for money.
  • dannyharris
    dannyharris Posts: 217
    Second hand bike. Was already in a bad state when I got it. I try to clean it when ever the mrs doesn't moan that I spend more time with my bike than I do with her.

    Will take a look at those. How easy are they to fit?
  • thistle_
    thistle_ Posts: 7,218
    Are you cleaning the chain when you clean the mech? Only the jockey wheels get really dirty on my mech, the rest is just a light grime off the road, especially if it's wet.

    For a replacement check you get the right cage length (longer cage length is needed if you have a wide range of gears) and check it is compatible with your shifters. Generally any Shimano mech will work with Shimano levers, generally SRAM require SRAM levers.

    I think the rest is down to price, looks, weight etc.
  • dannyharris
    dannyharris Posts: 217
    It's filthy from crap off the road from the previous owner. I clean the chain and mech regular.
    Carrera tdf is my ride and love it. Here are the specs

    Brake Type: Calliper Brakes
    Exact Frame Size: 58cm
    Frame Colour: Black and Yellow
    Frame Material: Alloy
    Front Brake: Tektro alloy calliper brake
    Front Mech: Shimano FD-A050
    Gear Shifters: Shimano ST-2300
    Gender: Mens
    Handle Bars: Drop
    Headset: Semi integrated
    Number of Gears: 16
    Pedals: Road pedals with toe clips
    Rear Brake: Tektro alloy calliper brake
    Rear Mech: Shimano RD-2300
    Saddle: Carrera
    Seatpost: Alloy 350mm x 27.2
    Suspension: Rigid
    Tyre size: 23c
    Tyres: Kenda road tyre
    Chainset: Shimano FCA050 52/39 / Prowheel
    Forks: Hi-Tensile Straight Blade
    Stem: Alloy
    Approximate Weight (KG): 11.7
    Cassette: 12-26T
    Geometry: Compact
    Wheel size: 700c
    Rims: Carrera double wall rims
  • dennisn
    dennisn Posts: 10,601
    dannyharris wrote:
    It's filthy from crap off the road from the previous owner. I clean the chain and mech regular.

    How is it that the mech stays dirty if you clean it regulary?
  • dannyharris
    dannyharris Posts: 217
    Not sure on that but it never looks shiny. Kind of looks like its stained

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