There is one: Sunrace RDM900 - I have one on my Clem and it does the job. Cheap & ugly, but works!
On Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:42:26 PM UTC-4 J Schwartz wrote: > Thanks all > Yes I think that my old LX is both worn out and just a light action > spring. > Would a newer 9-speed XT or Deore be any better ...or just the same thing > I would consider a clutch if so. > I'm not worried about my chain stays,...they are already pockmarked...it's > just the instability of the whole thing and the slapping. I don't think I > can take out any more links..it's not the chain length. > Are there any indexed 9-speed Shimano clutch derailleurs ? > > > > On Friday, July 11, 2025 at 5:55:59 AM UTC-4 Eric Daume wrote: > >> I agree with Garth that any non-clutch derailleur won’t make a big >> difference. >> >> But after riding modern parts, chain slap really annoys me. My off road >> bikes get clutch derailleurs. >> >> Eric >> >> >> On Friday, July 11, 2025, Garth <gart...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I doubt a new RD is going to offer any less slap. To me the relatively >>> light spring action is part of modern indexed shift design, so the chain >>> moves across the cogs with ease. Shimano brand at least, I can't speak to >>> other brands. Use anything as a chainstay protector, even wrap an old inner >>> tube. Clear racers tape cut to fit will stick well. >>> >>> My experience with modern RD's is with the Deore LX M581 I've had on my >>> Bombadil. Slap happy since day one. I just wrapped some old inner tube >>> around it. The floppiness has never caused the chain to change gears or >>> anything like that, it just alarming at first, but doesn't hurt anything. >>> On Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 8:43:05 AM UTC-4 Joe Bernard wrote: >>> >>>> Either of the derailleurs you listed will work fine. I agree with your >>>> thoughts about buying new, it's possible your old LX mech has a soft/worn >>>> spring and the pulley cage is letting the chain bounce a lot. >>>> >>>> Joe Bernard >>>> >>>> On Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:45:27 PM UTC-7 J Schwartz wrote: >>>> >>>>> Greetings >>>>> >>>>> I have a 55cm Appaloosa and currently use an older but good condition >>>>> rapid rise Deore LX as the rear derailleur. It's 9 speed with a 9 speed >>>>> Alivio trigger shifter. There is a lot of chain slap and I'd like to >>>>> just >>>>> replace it with a nice but basic, non-clutched, rear derailleur that will >>>>> keep the chain appropriately taut....given the long stays. >>>>> Casette is Shimano 12-36 9-speed and triple crank up front with a 43t >>>>> big ring, 35t middle and a 26t granny. >>>>> Would the current Alivio 9 speed >>>>> <https://www.rivbike.com/products/zzz4644hsh44fh4>that Riv sells do >>>>> the trick? I was also looking at some 9-speed era XT derailleurs on eBay >>>>> but would rather just put something on that is new and not priced like a >>>>> collectors item. What about a Microsoft Marvo 9-speed MTN >>>>> <https://www.microshift.com/models/rd-m46l/> ? >>>>> >>>>> [image: 67875621328__D1191EA7-0838-45A3-A6F5-3C6250736B38.JPG] >>>>> [image: IMG_0384.JPG] >>>>> [image: IMG_3466.jpg] >>>>> >>>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >>> >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com. >> >> >>> To view this discussion visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/7cd65667-0ea7-49b5-a2f8-3d00f5a1162cn%40googlegroups.com >>> >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/7cd65667-0ea7-49b5-a2f8-3d00f5a1162cn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/6f671709-e49d-469b-be69-3085dafa0ac3n%40googlegroups.com.
