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03-19-10, 12:24 PM

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MJH

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Changing a derailleur

I have an '97 GT Virage that I just love. Still can't find anything that I want to replace it with.

However, I wouldn't mind doing some upgrades. It currently has a Shimano Alivio rear derailleur. It shifts fine, but not as crisp as I would like. Would I get a lot better performance from a Deore XT? What else would I have to replace? Would I want to do the front, the shifters/brakes? I just don't know enough.

Thanks in advance.

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