Snapped off rear derailleur - would this new one fit?
redrabbit
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Complete notice here... managed to snap the rear derailleur off my mountain bike during a bit of a temper tantrum.
I have a Trek 6500 mountain bike - 2009 version as shown here: https://archive.trekbikes.com/ca/en/2009/trek/6500#/ca/en/2009/trek/6500/details
The bike is a 9 speed and currently has a Shimano XT Deore rear derailleur.
I was looking on Wiggle and they only have one 9 speed one which is a SRAM one - https://www.wiggle.co.uk/sram-x5-89-speed-rear-derailleur
Would this fit and work do you think? It doesn't look too difficult, I just need one of those ball end allen keys. The only thing I am a bit worried about is the cable that runs from the gears all the way down - I'm not sure how hard that will be to get to the right tightness.
Thanks everyone
I have a Trek 6500 mountain bike - 2009 version as shown here: https://archive.trekbikes.com/ca/en/2009/trek/6500#/ca/en/2009/trek/6500/details
The bike is a 9 speed and currently has a Shimano XT Deore rear derailleur.
I was looking on Wiggle and they only have one 9 speed one which is a SRAM one - https://www.wiggle.co.uk/sram-x5-89-speed-rear-derailleur
Would this fit and work do you think? It doesn't look too difficult, I just need one of those ball end allen keys. The only thing I am a bit worried about is the cable that runs from the gears all the way down - I'm not sure how hard that will be to get to the right tightness.
Thanks everyone
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I meant complete *novice*0
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It’s not about the cable run, it’s whether the SRAM rear mech has the same pull ratio as the Shimano one. I suspect it won’t work but hopefully someone will know for sure.0
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Thanks for the reply, I actually bought a Shimano one in the end:webboo said:It’s not about the cable run, it’s whether the SRAM rear mech has the same pull ratio as the Shimano one. I suspect it won’t work but hopefully someone will know for sure.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01D8CP9B6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hopefully that works0 -
Sora is a road rear mech are you sure it will work with your mountain bike gear shifters.0
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Good question. I just read this and it seems it will work fine.webboo said:Sora is a road rear mech are you sure it will work with your mountain bike gear shifters.
https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/buyers-guides/a-complete-guide-to-rear-derailleurs/0 -
OP. Did you actually snap the derailleur itself or just the derailleur hanger?0
