I have XTR Combo rapid rise brake/gear levers and I suspect my rear mech (M960) may be reaching the end of it's useful life (9 years old) I don't seem to be able to find a replacement new rear derailleur, I would prefer to stay with rapid Rise as I am used to it if I can find one, failing that will a conventional derailleur be a straight substitute - albeit working in the other direction?
Tom
will a conventional derailleur be a straight substitute - albeit working in the other direction?
Yes
Shimano ditched rapid rise a fair while back.
Electric xtr for you boyo
I love my RR XTR mech but i do get mixed up when I jump on the other bike which is a 'normal' mech!
Mickmed, I fear D12 is a bit of a step for me.I don't know if it is true but I heard of a guy turning up for a ride with a D12 but the battery failed and he couldn't join the ride!
Tom
PS I have been contacted about a NOS M960 which sounds perfect.
I've a fairly lightly used one in the garage that I might be tempted to move on.
As Marc above, I have one I could be tempted to sell, it's currently on my CX bike but been meaning to change it for a while.
I will join the queue for an XTR or XT rr rear mech.
I love mine, and will be gutted to move onto 'normal' after 10 years on RR. So much better for smooth downshifts.
Mickmed, I fear D12 is a bit of a step for me.I don't know if it is true but I heard of a guy turning up for a ride with a D12 but the battery failed and he couldn't join the ride!
Definitely true - was a road bike ride with my club. He was stuck in 50x11 so went home.
In fairness a snapped gear cable can do the same thing...
I'm pretty sure I've got an xtr one kicking about. Will have a look in the cupboards in the next couple of days
Mickmed, I fear D12 is a bit of a step for me
Ha it was a bit tongue in cheek
I have an unused 9sp xtr rear mech which I bought for my Klein Attitude Race, which was stolen before I managed to fit it.Make me a sensible offer and it's yours.
I have an unused 9sp xtr rear mech which I bought for my Klein Attitude Race, which was stolen before I managed to fit it.Make me a sensible offer and it's yours.
£35 posted?
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I said sensible.
£25 and you pay postage?
Price is only worth what someone is willing to pay, so you suggest what you are after to see if it is a sensible price to the buyer...
I paid £14 for the one that's on now from eBay.