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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Feb 10, 2022 20:01:23 GMT
I enjoy looking at bike components from an artistic point of view (Mechanical Minimalist?). Thinking of this, I pulled pictures of the different classic derailluers installed (on my bikes) and thought to do a photo essay of my favorite ten. My favorite is the Mavic 851; but I love them all.
Cheers Jim
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Post by whippet on Feb 11, 2022 8:43:16 GMT
I think the Suntour is my favourite
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Post by wheelson on Feb 11, 2022 16:49:20 GMT
I enjoy looking at bike components from an artistic point of view (Mechanical Minimalist?). Thinking of this, I pulled pictures of the different classic derailluers installed (on my bikes) and thought to do a photo essay of my favorite ten. My favorite is the Mavic 851; but I love them all.
Cheers Jim
Nice photos, Jim. I’m in agreement, having used or currently using all but the first and the last. Best, John “wheelson” |
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Post by brianbutler on Feb 11, 2022 19:59:14 GMT
The Suntour ARX is a nice derailleur. I had not seen the three-pulley version likes yours, Jim. I have them on a couple of bikes and they are at least as good as the VG-T. The only thing I don't like is the steel cable clamp screw that threads into the aluminum body, especially with the big socket head on the screw. I stripped one and it was a bear to fix.
Brian
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Post by Jem on Feb 11, 2022 20:07:57 GMT
I must admit, I have a few RD's post- 80's and have no connection or love for them at all. I much prefer the RD's from the 70's early 80's. Crane DS long arm out of the ones above being my favourite.
I know that Mavic 851 you show is later but still looks good- but I'm really not liking the font they use.
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Post by brianbutler on Feb 11, 2022 22:13:10 GMT
I must admit, I have a few RD's post- 80's and have no connection or love for them at all. I much prefer the RD's from the 70's early 80's. Crane DS long arm out of the ones above being my favourite. I know that Mavic 851 you show is later but still looks good- but I'm really not liking the font they use. You are right, Jem, it's the font - and the pinstriping.
Brian
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