Originally Posted by
HermanMelville
I just bought a 2001 or so Lemond Poprad. The rear derailleur is bent. It is a Shimano Sora. The cassette has eight gears. What inexpensive derailleur can I use as a replacement. Thanks.
Any MTB that is below 10 speeds.
Shimano Acera or Sora (even Claris) are both good options, though for Acera it is 100% sure it can handle the chain length changes whether the bike has double, or triple crankset with a wide cassettte.
I'd recommend a LBS, but this is from Amazon:
Acera:
Amazon.com : Shimano Acera : Rear Bike Derailleurs : Sports & Outdoors
Claris:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...UFWW7BYRY4GYW2
For explanation of chain wrap capacity and cog size ranges, RDs in general:
Rear derailleur