Originally Posted by
kalash74
Any suggestions for a vintage quality replacement rear derailleur for my Bridgestone MB-2? The local bike shop is saying the rear derailleur needs replacement. Rather have something vintage that will match the rest of the bike (or something new which looks the part).
The current derailleur is marked "Light Action Shimano" but I don't know if it's short/medium/long cage or whatever.
What does the mechanic at the bike shop say? He's the guy who's seen the bike.
As I remember, early '90s Bridgestone MTBs used 7-speed freewheels or Shimano freehubs. As for cage length, the guy who's actually seen the bike can probably make the best call. And Deore is nice, but Alivio works well, too. And don't forget the comparable Microshift models.