thomas29
09-03-09, 09:50 AM
My x5 just wont work the way it did. I have a new cable so is it time to up grade It came on the bike and has a ton of miles on it. Also it seems to have a little play at the hanger mount
Bicycle Mechanics - How long should a chain last and rear derailleur
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Garthr
09-03-09, 10:05 AM
Rear derailleurs last forever if not wrecked . . . Try tightening the hanger.
poxy51
09-03-09, 11:51 AM
My Ultegra RD had to be replaced after about 10 years and a lot of use. It was never in a wreck. I was having trouble shifting and the LBS said it was the RD. So I bought a new one and everything worked fine. Never was in a wreck.
neil0502
09-03-09, 11:57 AM
My Ultegra RD had to be replaced after about 10 years and a lot of use. It was never in a wreck. I was having trouble shifting and the LBS said it was the RD. So I bought a new one and everything worked fine. Never was in a wreck.
We can't be sure ... from what you wrote above ... that your RD really did have any problems.
Rare.
Almost always a hanger alignment issue, limit screw issue, and/or cable adjustment issue.
RDs are pretty durable gizmos, generally.
We can't be sure ... from what you wrote above ... that your RD really did have any problems.
Rare.
Almost always a hanger alignment issue, limit screw issue, and/or cable adjustment issue.
RDs are pretty durable gizmos, generally.
LarDasse74
09-03-09, 11:58 AM
Derailleurs can last a long long long long time. That being said, less expensive moving parts (like X3-X7, Altus, Alivio, Deore) will generally wear out faser than higher-end stuff... I believe this is what makes more expensive parts worth more money in general. When they are new, an Ultegra Derailleur and a Tiagra derailleur function almost identically. When they are three years old, it will be much harder to keep the Tiagra in adjustment.
I remember years ago, a lot of Shimano derailleurs would develop a lot of slop in the pivot around the main monuting bolt... this was, as I recall, not repairable and necessetated the derailleur be replaced.
I remember years ago, a lot of Shimano derailleurs would develop a lot of slop in the pivot around the main monuting bolt... this was, as I recall, not repairable and necessetated the derailleur be replaced.