I think it's nice to have a mix of old and new parts on a build, but
sourcing good quality used parts or NOS can be time consuming and
expensive. I spent a substantial sum on a used rapid rise rear derailleur
for my Platypus and *really* dig it. Is it better than a $20 Altus?
Functionally no, b
Hi,
I have this 10 speed derailleur on my Appaloosa with a Silver shifter doing
a 9 speed 34 tooth cassette and it works great.
https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/rd-gx-t21-a1
I know everyone here is free to be a retrogrouch, but having a clutch
derailleur and no chainslap or dropped chains i
Another vote for older parts, if they're in good nick.
For the most part, they Just Work^TM which is always good. They also
reduce the volume of stuff going into the waste stream which seems pretty
important these days.
They're also repairable, which is a big deal. Some of the newer unit
Agree with the other comments here, I use older shimano parts on a few
bikes and am happy with the performance. Steel frames flex before cranksets
for sure, in my experience.
That said, cheap newer shimano derailleurs are kind of a key element of the
modern rivendell aesthetic thanks to Grant's
