What is this "extra wheel" for on this rear mech?

Manc33
Manc33 Posts: 2,157
edited December 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
I can see 2 jockey wheels as per normal but what is that third wheel thing for?

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  • rgliniany
    rgliniany Posts: 753
    think they called them "rollamajigs" when they sold them years ago.... reduces tight bends on the derailleur cable.
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  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Shadow mechs now eliminate their need.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    It is just a cable guide and part of the mech. Not a rollamajig.

    Put the mech part number into google.
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  • Manc33
    Manc33 Posts: 2,157
    I've seen dozens of those XTR mechs and never seen that on one.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    Manc33 wrote:
    I've seen dozens of those XTR mechs and never seen that on one.
    So what is the part number then?
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    I will save you the trouble. It is an early M951 RR 8spd mech. Later versions did not come with the rotary cable guide.
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