I just went through this outfitting a new Atlantis. Finding a silver RD that will go up to 34T is a challenge. Yes, the one Riv sells (Shimano RD-M770-SGS) meets the capacity, but it's the Low Normal version, it only comes with a black tensioner (go figure). The Shimano RD-M772-SGS (Top Normal) is as silver as they get in the current lineup (at least that I could find). Even this one has some black on it: http://tinyurl.com/2wasf4q This RD is about $80 (mailorder) or $100+ at LBS.
There is a previous model that will probably work for you - the RD- M761-SGS: http://velospec.ru/components/shimano/rdm761sgs One of these RD-M761-SGS is for sale NOS on eBay for $65: http://tinyurl.com/32u2745 Hope this helps. David On Nov 7, 12:49 pm, ejg <egi...@maine.rr.com> wrote: > Hi folks > I'm looking for a rear derailer that can handle an 8 speed cassette > with 34 teeth. > The one Riv sells is black and I'm trying to avoid black components. > Something older and in nice condition would be good as it will be > going on a 1971 Raleigh. > I'd buy something new or new/used if it didn't look too techy. I'm > using the new VO 50.4 Grand Cru crankset and a Suntour Superbe Pro > front derailer. > > If anyone has anything or suggestions that'd be swell > > Thanks > EJG -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
