This means that
you can use an 8 -or 9-speed mountain bike derailleur with road shifters or vice versa
. The only exception is pre-1997 9-speed Dura-Ace gearing, which won’t play nicely with anything because it uses a totally different cable pull ratio.
How do you install a rear derailleur on a old bike?
How do you install a rear derailleur from scratch?
How do you install a rear derailleur cable?
Will any derailleur fit my bike?
A derailleur for your mountain bike should match the specifications on the original derailleur
. That is, while it doesn’t need to be the same model of derailleur, it does need to be the same brand, in almost every case. It also needs to match the number of gears, or have more intended.
How do I know what derailleur I need?
When buying a new rear derailleur be sure to
match it with your drivetrain ‘speed’
. 10-speed drivetrains use narrower chains than 9-speed so you’ll need a mech to match. Most rear mechs are made of a polymer and alloy mix but you’ll find carbon fibre in top-end models to shave even more weight.
Can I put a mountain bike derailleur on a road bike?
As long as they are designed with the same cable pull ratio, they are compatible, you can easily fit an MTB derailleur to a road frame
. Front derailleur are sized accordingly to the chainring and whether the crankset is double or triple.
Can I use Shimano derailleur with SRAM cassette?
Buyers are free to use a SRAM chain and cassette with their Shimano groupset, and vice versa, just as a SRAM chain can be paired with a Shimano cassette, and vice versa.
SRAM’s cassettes and chains are compatible with all of Shimano’s groupsets, and vice versa
.
What do the screws do on a rear derailleur?
Derailleurs are fitted with limit screws that
stop the derailleur from moving too far inward or too far outward
. If you look closely as the derailleur moves, you can see the limit screws stopping the derailleur at each end of it’s travel.
How do you position a rear derailleur?
How do you reattach a rear derailleur?
Are derailleur hangers universal?
The Universal Hanger should be in everyone’s saddlebags
. If your existing derailleur hanger busts, strips or is totally wonky, the Universal Hanger replaces the drive-side nut on your quick-release skewer so you can get the majority of your gear range back. Absolutely essential for touring or epic mountain biking.
How do you replace a derailleur?
Do you need a derailleur hanger?
Carrying a spare derailleur hanger will help you when you’re at a loose end
. You wouldn’t think a derailleur hanger would be such a crucial and essential part on a bike. Not many people know how important they actually are, but they help protect your bike frame from being damaged by snapping.
How do you install internal cables on a road bike?
How do you replace a derailleur cable on a bike?
1
Unfasten the old cable Fully down shift the rear gears.
Undo the rear derailleur cable anchor bolt. Unthread the inner cable from the grooves and guides that are on the rear and underside of the rear derailleur. 2 Pull out the cable Pull the inner cable out through the derailleur’s barrel adjuster.
How do I identify my Shimano rear derailleur?
How do bike derailleurs work?
On mechanical-type derailleurs, a cable is secured at a pinch bolt. The cable is pulled to move the cage inward. A return spring in the linkage will move the derailleur the opposite direction when the cable is released. Electrical systems use an electrical signal to trigger a motor to move the linkage.
How much is a Shimano derailleur?
| XT M8000 Old Price New Price | Chainring (1x) $75 $52 | Disc Brake (rear, no rotor) $160 $120 | Rear Derailleur $120 $83 | Front Derailleur $50 $32 |
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How do I know if my rear derailleur is worn out?
All derailleurs wear out at some point. Check for wear by
pulling laterally on the lower cage
. Compare this movement in the linkage of a new derailleur. Sloppy pivot and linkages will produce inconsistent shifting, and the only solution is a new derailleur.
Can you use Shimano Deore on a road bike?
Yes it will
! I know this because I use it (Tiagra Brifters) on my Fuji commuter with a 11-32 cassette and it works perfectly. All Shimano rear mechs have the same pull and will work but the front mechs for mtb and road have a different pull ratio.
Do shifters and derailleurs have to match?
The shifters and derailleurs need to match
. Front: Sram and Shimano work with eachother on the front derailleur.
Is there a difference between mountain bike and road bike chains?
MTB and road chains are not the same
, MTB chains are designed to shift up more easily under load because oftentimes on trails you face stiff ascents and you aren’t in the right gear, road chains are designed to shift down more quickly and this helps when you get prepared for a sprint.
