Daft Derailleur Question!
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Daft Derailleur Question!
I was just going to look for a replacement for a new derailleur to replace the one on my indoor 8sp turbo bike when I wondered the following..
If dérailleurs are not themselves indexed does it matter whether you buy an 8, 9 or 10 speed one? I know some makes have different pull ratios, but if I stick with shimano will any one work?
If dérailleurs are not themselves indexed does it matter whether you buy an 8, 9 or 10 speed one? I know some makes have different pull ratios, but if I stick with shimano will any one work?
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No, because Shimano mechs have different pull ratios. There are compatibility charts available online and every mech has the model number stamped on it, usually on the back of the inside cage plate.
The older I get the more I’m inclined to act my shoe size, not my age.
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Yes to this bit.VinceLedge wrote: ↑19 Jan 2022, 9:25am If dérailleurs are not themselves indexed does it matter whether you buy an 8, 9 or 10 speed one?
No to this bit.VinceLedge wrote: ↑19 Jan 2022, 9:25am I know some makes have different pull ratios, but if I stick with shimano will any one work?
But as there is lots of compatibility between the speeds either check a chart (as peetee suggested) or add some detail on the shifters (preferably the model number, but a model name and/or photo will probably cover it) you are using and someone here can probably advise.
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Shimano 8 & 9 speed and road 10 speed rear derailleurs all have the same ratio (1.7) so are all interchangeable, possibly 6&7 as well, though I haven't used those. MTB 10 speed gets complicated.
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Thanks that is helpful, might use use a 10sp one and it is a useful spare for the other bikes as well.
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Everything you ever wanted to know is hereVinceLedge wrote: ↑19 Jan 2022, 4:31pmThanks that is helpful, might use use a 10sp one and it is a useful spare for the other bikes as well.
https://www.cyclinguk.org/cyclists-libr ... s/shimergo
The only exception to what I said above is pre 1997 Dura Ace.
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Indoor bike? Fit a friction shifter and use any speed you like?
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But not Tiagra 4800.VinceLedge wrote: ↑19 Jan 2022, 4:31pmThanks that is helpful, might use use a 10sp one and it is a useful spare for the other bikes as well.
As I say, check a compatibility chart.
The older I get the more I’m inclined to act my shoe size, not my age.
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Absolutely spot on.
When my Campag Ergos wear out, I'll be fitting my friction DT levers.
Given my (cycling) life again, I wouldn't have one down the indexed road. Expensive and pointless.
Mick F. Cornwall
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I wouldn't have one down the indexed road. Expensive and pointless.
That's a bit harsh. I always hated down tube changers and love indexed shifters.
I'm sure Sheldon Brown has articles on derailler compatibility.
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You might get issues with chain rub on the cage with an 8 speed chain in a 10 speed derailleur. If so it should be fixable by swapping to 8 or 9 speed pulleys, or get resourceful and add some shims and longer bolts to widen the spacing. Moving only 1 speed away from the design spec is usually trouble free.VinceLedge wrote: ↑19 Jan 2022, 4:31pm Thanks that is helpful, might use use a 10sp one and it is a useful spare for the other bikes as well.
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Thanks for various advice. As it is the dérailleur that isn't very good as worn, there isn't much point in changing the shifters.
I am usually on Zwift on the turbo and that needs quite frequent gear changes, there is no way I would change to a downtube friction shifter, never liked them when I had them before!
I am usually on Zwift on the turbo and that needs quite frequent gear changes, there is no way I would change to a downtube friction shifter, never liked them when I had them before!
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In terms of rear mech compatibility, yes. You may, however struggle to get an 8 speed chain between the cage plates when in the extreme gears on some mechs designed for 11 speed.
The older I get the more I’m inclined to act my shoe size, not my age.
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An 11 speed mech will have the wrong pull ratio.In terms of rear mech compatibility, yes. You may, however struggle to get an 8 speed chain between the cage plates when in the extreme gears on some mechs designed for 11 speed.