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How Do I Choose A Rear Derailleur?

June 17, 2021 Derailleur

The rear derailleur (or the rear mech) is probably the most important component of the modern bike’s transmission system. Make transmission ...

Front Derailleur Buying Guide (The Ultimate Guide)

June 17, 2021 Derailleur

Most people, when they talk about derailleurs or mechs, they mean a rear derailleur. The front derailleur is often not a concern for the average ...

What is the difference between a long cage and short cage derailleur?

June 18, 2021 Derailleur

Rear derailleurs are an important component found on bikes. You may have noticed that there are some derailleurs with a long cage and some with a ...

12 Best Front Derailleur for MTB & Road Bike [Excellent Shifting]

June 15, 2021 Derailleur

No matter what type of riding you are interested in, a front derailleur is an essential component for your bike. So you must match the correct front ...

12 Best Mountain Bike Derailleurs (Top Brands Reviewed)

February 11, 2022 Derailleur

Bike derailleurs are appropriately named after the French word for ‘derail’. Their function to derail the chain from one gear to another is very ...

11 Best Road Bike Rear Derailleurs 2022 (For Excellent Shifting)

February 11, 2022 Derailleur

A rear derailleur is one of the more traditional components on road bikes, despite the significant evolution of cycling technology over the years. ...

SRAM Force Rear Derailleur Reviewed (Great Shift Response)

February 11, 2022 Derailleur

A rear derailleur is responsible for the shifting mechanism of the chainring of your bike from one corset to the next. When you shift gears using a ...

How to Calculate the Capacity of a Rear Derailleur

June 17, 2021 Derailleur

What is a Rear Derailleur? Image Source: bicycling.com Before we get into the calculations, let us briefly discuss what a rear derailleur ...

Shimano Altus RD-M310 Rear Derailleur Reviewed

June 18, 2021 Derailleur

We have tested the Altus RD-M310 Rear Derailleur by Shimano in various ways. We put it through its paces on urban and hybrid bikes. Then we mounted ...