I just cleaned this rear derailleur and now the two gears are having movement in directions I wouldn’t expected them to have. Is this normal?
Moving gears inside rear derailleur
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I just cleaned this rear derailleur and now the two gears are having movement in directions I wouldn’t expected them to have. Is this normal?
Moving gears inside rear derailleur
byu/LineEquivalent5148 inbikewrench
by LineEquivalent5148
5 Comments
You probably need to replace it
The bushings are worn (assuming you tightened the screws).
Get a new set of pulleys in the appropiate size. (Deore LX 7 or 8 speed?)
They’re a little worn, but the top pulley should have some side to side movement by design, to help it center on the cassette.
Can’t see the bottom pulley but that top one looks badly shark toothed and needs to be replaced.
The float on the upper jockey wheel is by design. However, the teeth show that it is badly worn- replace.