[RBW] Re: jockey wheels for yesteryear shimano

2014-09-18 Thread RoadieRyan
I just ordered a set of those VO jockey wheels to see if I can get them to work on 70's era Simplex rear der. I have a number of them with worn jockey wheels so fingers crossed, worth a flyer for $10. On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 6:57:13 AM UTC-7, Mobile Bill wrote: In case anyone is

[RBW] Re: jockey wheels for yesteryear shimano

2014-09-17 Thread Joe Bernard
I'm not quite conservative enough to replace hard-to-find parts on a 20,000 mile derailer. You should be able to find a decent RapidRise XTR mech on Ebay which will keep you pedaling for a few years. On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 8:30:32 PM UTC-7, Mobile Bill wrote: This is generally a

[RBW] Re: jockey wheels for yesteryear shimano

2014-09-17 Thread Garth
for 6/7/8 speed here : http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-Derailleur-Pulley-Pair-fits/dp/B00367370Y/ref=sr_1_9?s=sporting-goodsie=UTF8qid=1410954246sr=1-9keywords=8+speed+derailleur+pulley -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: jockey wheels for yesteryear shimano

2014-09-17 Thread Mobile Bill
Thanks. Also found one hiding in performance catalog, of all places. On Tuesday, September 16, 2014 10:30:32 PM UTC-5, Mobile Bill wrote: This is generally a conservative bunch, at least mechanically speaking. So you understand my desire to keep my 6-year-old low-normal shimano rear

[RBW] Re: jockey wheels for yesteryear shimano

2014-09-17 Thread Mobile Bill
In case anyone is counting the teeth on their jockey wheels, be aware I made a bad assumption: While my older Deore shimano does have 10 teeth, the slightly newer XT low normal sold by Riv does have the modern count of 11. (Both needed new wheels --- sorry Joe, I just can't let go of a good