Rear derailuer
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Rear derailuer
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I'm basically a newb when it comes to bike parts and I'm in need of a new rear derailuer for my Trek 4300. I would like to get a deore but not sure what model or if it would work on my bike. If any of you could help me on what derailuer to purchase that would be great. I would like to upgrade from Alivio.
Here is a link to the 4300 https://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/bike...d=1018600&f=18
I'm basically a newb when it comes to bike parts and I'm in need of a new rear derailuer for my Trek 4300. I would like to get a deore but not sure what model or if it would work on my bike. If any of you could help me on what derailuer to purchase that would be great. I would like to upgrade from Alivio.
Here is a link to the 4300 https://www2.trekbikes.com/bikes/bike...d=1018600&f=18
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Originally Posted by airpressure
Can somone give me a link to somewhere to buy the correct model.
https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...69&category=72
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Originally Posted by airpressure
Hello everyone...
I'm basically a newb when it comes to bike parts and I'm in need of a new rear derailuer for my Trek 4300. I would like to get a deore but not sure what model or if it would work on my bike. If any of you could help me on what derailuer to purchase that would be great. I would like to upgrade from Alivio.
I'm basically a newb when it comes to bike parts and I'm in need of a new rear derailuer for my Trek 4300. I would like to get a deore but not sure what model or if it would work on my bike. If any of you could help me on what derailuer to purchase that would be great. I would like to upgrade from Alivio.
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Lower end mechs use lower quality materials so they tend to wear out faster and not shift as crisp. You can definitely feel the difference between alivio and XTR... no doubt about that. I can feel a difference between even XTR and X.0. It isn't all marketing hype, it's just mostly marketing hype
This one would work: https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5111
This one would work: https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5111
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Originally Posted by jonbth
Deore
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...leur+M510.aspx
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...ailleur+Oe.asp
LX
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...erailleur.aspx
XT
https://www.jensonusa.com/store/produ...erailleur.aspx
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Originally Posted by alumrock12
whats the diff. between rapid-rise, and the "non"-rapid rise one?
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Originally Posted by ZeCanon
Lower end mechs use lower quality materials so they tend to wear out faster and not shift as crisp. You can definitely feel the difference between alivio and XTR... no doubt about that. I can feel a difference between even XTR and X.0. It isn't all marketing hype, it's just mostly marketing hype
This one would work: https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5111
This one would work: https://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5111
I personally use XT and don't have many problems with it- However- I do replace the rear derailler about every 12 months. A couple of years ago I got an XTR rear derailler on sell out and it is great- After 12 months use- it had no play and no slop in it and on checking it- it will be doing a 3rd year. Haven't noticed a better gear change but the life of it is great.
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I put an XT on one of my 4300's and an LX on another. And to be honest i can't tell any difference in performance from the original Alivio. But if your Alivio is broken, just as well put on a long cage XT and be happy with it. They aren't that expensive.
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I'm not sure what my problem is. My Deore shifts cleanly through all gears, but my chain slips into 7 from 8 no matter how I adjust it. The derailleur and sprocket are both stock, and yes I know how to adjust the screws that limit the range of the derailleur. I don't see any wear on either part, the only thing I can think of is maybe the spring in the Deore is wearing out and is unable to keep tight on that gear. Any suggestions?
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Sounds like the cable might be a bit too tight.
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Bent hanger (on frame) or bent rear mech are both likely. The pulleys on the rear mech should be vertical - if they are not, then something is wrong.
Check that, cable tension, limits again, and make sure the cable is clamped on the correct side of the clamp bolt. Clamping it on the wrong side will cause the mech to pull differently.
Check that, cable tension, limits again, and make sure the cable is clamped on the correct side of the clamp bolt. Clamping it on the wrong side will cause the mech to pull differently.