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Bill Kapaun
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Originally Posted by AeroGut
Is there any functional issue with the current derailleurs? If not, they should work fine with the new shifters, so I would consider just cleaning them, and only replace the brakes and shifters to start. Once you get back into riding it regularly, you can decide what other bits you most want to change.

Those 90s rigid MTBs make great commuters. Good to see another one getting revived.
Chances are new pads would suffice for the brakes.
Clean & lube pivot points, cables etc. and they may work fine.
Shouldn't be any need to replace DER's. If you are having a problem with them, it's probably the cables & hardened lube.
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