Need help identifying what derailleur would match 1984 Bianchi
09-14-14, 05:02 PM
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Need help identifying what derailleur would match 1984 Bianchi
So I have a Bianchi Campione D'Italia celeste that has a 12$ rear derailleur on it. I want to match the dura ace crank and front derailleur that I think originally came on it. They both just say dura ace. I believe my Bianchi was made in 1984. It is columbus chro-mo, made in Italy, and super set 2. Also, the brakes are Shimano 600s.
09-14-14, 05:31 PM
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Welcome. I don't know the exact answer to your question, however here is a link to the velobase website where you can look up vintage components, etc. Hope this is helpful to you in your search.
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Just look on the backside of the crank arms, it will tell you what series Dura Ace you have: 7100, 7200 or 7400. Then pick the appropriate model derailleur. If your bike is truly 1984, and the Dura Ace is truly original, not 7400 as it came out a year later.
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Shimano Dura Ace Derailleur Rear RD 7400 Short Cage Road Bike Tour 6 7 Speed | eBay
Is this worth investing into, or should I get a modern dura ace?
Is this worth investing into, or should I get a modern dura ace?
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7400 series is my favorite group, I like it better than any newer Dura Ace. The "big" question is what model shift levers do you have? If you have 6 speed Dura Ace shifters, then you will need a 7400 series RD.
Shimano Dura-Ace Compatibility
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7400 series is my favorite group, I like it better than any newer Dura Ace. The "big" question is what model shift levers do you have? If you have 6 speed Dura Ace shifters, then you will need a 7400 series RD.
Shimano Dura-Ace Compatibility
Shimano Dura-Ace Compatibility
I have just replacement carbon shifters. Would I need matching shifters? The bike has downtube shifters and the guy at the bike shop said that I only need to match them when they are friction shifters.
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No, just the opposite, you only have to match them when you want them to index.
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That's right. My Bianchi grizzly has index deore shifters. So getting then dura ace rear derailleur should be fine by itself. I don't mind having the low end shifters on there. I just don't want a clunky 12$ shifter to weigh down my ride.
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