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  • 1 x and clutch mechs – do they add strain on jockey wheels?
  • TrailriderJim
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    Noticed my SLX jockey wheels have lots of play at their axles, especially the lower one. Years ago, you’d replace them when they got shark toothed, but are our modern drive trains putting more strain on the plastic big ‘S’ type ones? What aftermarket ones would you recommend for longevity?

    Posted 7 years ago
    warpcow
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    I think from XT up they have proper bearings, instead of bushes. My XT has certainly lasted a lot better than the ones on my Zee (replaced those with spangly Hopes, which have also lasted well).

    Edit: sorry, in answer to your actual question, yes, I think they do put some more strain on them.

    Posted 7 years ago
    chrishc777
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    I bought some Tacx ones, 20 quid but last ages

    Posted 7 years ago
    Scienceofficer
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    10 speed xt onwards has bearings in their jockey wheels AFAIK.

    Posted 7 years ago
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