Bicycle Mechanics - Deore LX pulleys

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1989Pre
08-10-10, 05:21 AM
Does anyone know where I can find these? I have looked in several places online. They are 11T and I am hoping for alloy, but plastic will do.


JiveTurkey
08-10-10, 08:04 PM
Any Shimano-compatible 11T pulleys will work. Know that some generic ones do not have a different version for the top pulley. Shimano uses a different top pulley (called Centeron);. this play helps center the pulley under the cog.

HillRider
08-10-10, 08:19 PM
Here is a pair that will work properly:

Upper (Centeron) pulley:

http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi?d=single&c=Derailleur&sc=Rear%20Pulleys&tc=Shimano&item_id=SH-53Z9810&id=94400922632

Lower Pulley:

http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi?d=single&c=Derailleur&sc=Rear%20Pulleys&tc=Shimano&item_id=SH-53Z9811&id=94400922632


Shimagnolo
08-10-10, 08:23 PM
Yow!
I didn't realize they were that expensive.
I'm glad I have some old RD's in the parts box.

HillRider
08-11-10, 07:58 AM
Here is a lower cost set that should work too:

http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi?d=single&c=Derailleur&sc=Rear%20Pulleys&tc=Shimano&item_id=LS 2065PD&id=94400922632

Garthr
08-11-10, 08:09 AM
Check Universal Cycles, the LX ones are very reasonable, pick the correct one for your specific model .... http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=16862&category=74

The differences in prices you're finding is the Ultegra/XT and above pulleys are sealed bearings, the 105/LX and lower are not.

Torchy McFlux
08-11-10, 08:36 AM
Your LBS should have them. Last time I checked, LX/Tiagra/105-level pulley sets went for about $10.

1989Pre
08-12-10, 04:47 PM
Thanks HillRider and Gathr. Torchy, I asked at the LBS up the street, and the guy said he did not have the pulleys for the nine speed. He didn't offer to order them, and I wasn't going to beg. Looks like I'll be up and running, now!
I did see some ceramic ones by Origin 8 that looked hot:
http://store.icyclesusa.com/or8-ceramic-sealed-bearing-pulleys-p1297.aspx
Anybody ever use these? I'd like some that last a bit longer than the plastic.
Paul

badamsjr
08-12-10, 07:21 PM
Yes, I have used these and FSA's with good success. The one difference I found was with the FSA's, the top pulley did not have any 'float', so RD adjustment had to be 'tweaked' a little, but once I got it right, I liked it a lot better than those with 'float'.

JiveTurkey
08-13-10, 09:34 AM
Thanks HillRider and Gathr. Torchy, I asked at the LBS up the street, and the guy said he did not have the pulleys for the nine speed. He didn't offer to order them, and I wasn't going to beg. Looks like I'll be up and running, now!
I did see some ceramic ones by Origin 8 that looked hot:
http://store.icyclesusa.com/or8-ceramic-sealed-bearing-pulleys-p1297.aspx
Anybody ever use these? I'd like some that last a bit longer than the plastic.
Paul

Your drivetrain is not going to care what "speed" the pulleys are. Derailleur chains have the same inner width. Again, any Shimano-compatible 11T pulley will work.

1989Pre
08-29-10, 04:44 PM
I went with the MFD aluminum pulleys.

fietsbob
08-29-10, 09:02 PM
11 tooth replacements are common a lot of 10 tooth too , SIS type Click shift needs the top one to slop back and forth a bit.

I traded bike parts at my dealer for Carmichael Ti pulleys , nearly permanent ..

But they quit the Biz..

1989Pre
08-30-10, 11:59 AM
The Carmichaels look nice, Bob, a little bit out of my price range right now, though.. I almost went with the Origin 8. Couldn't find Control Tech.
I have Suntour Accu-Shift indexing, not SIS.
Paul