SRAM upgrade?

[nacho!]

Ok so numerous LBS quoted me R200+ to replace one of my jockey wheels on my SRAM X-7 rear derailleur, Seems that the bottom twin hole jockey wheel is quite difficult to find and no longer in production. I see that Solomons has the whole Rear Derailleur on special for R230...

 

My question is should I replace the old Derailleur with the X-7 or should I upgrade to X-9? Will I notice any big improvement in shifting from the X-9 than the X-7?

[CAAD4]

Probably not. What's the price difference?

[The Drongo]

Ok so numerous LBS quoted me R200+ to replace one of my jockey wheels on my SRAM X-7 rear derailleur, Seems that the bottom twin hole jockey wheel is quite difficult to find and no longer in production. I see that Solomons has the whole Rear Derailleur on special for R230...

 

My question is should I replace the old Derailleur with the X-7 or should I upgrade to X-9? Will I notice any big improvement in shifting from the X-9 than the X-7?

 

Dude.

 

Just explain a little more clearly here.

You LBS should not replace 1 of the Jockey Wheels. They should be done as a set. Please explain the 'Twin Hole' thing. With a 2,5mm allen-key you can replace both yourself in about 10min.

Did they quote you for KCNC alu ones, because they cost about that but will last for many K's.

[Wyatt Earp]

Ok so numerous LBS quoted me R200+ to replace one of my jockey wheels on my SRAM X-7 rear derailleur, Seems that the bottom twin hole jockey wheel is quite difficult to find and no longer in production. I see that Solomons has the whole Rear Derailleur on special for R230...

 

My question is should I replace the old Derailleur with the X-7 or should I upgrade to X-9? Will I notice any big improvement in shifting from the X-9 than the X-7?

BBB make pulleys that deal with this.

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[The Drongo]

BBB make pulleys that deal with this.

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, and they come with all the adapters.

And they shouldn't cost you thousands.

 

Just check the tooth count, I think yours will be 11 tooth.

Edited March 29, 2011 by The Drongo

[nacho!]

Probably not. What's the price difference?

Well since the X-7 is on special, alot. X-9 would be around R450+

 

Dude.Just explain a little more clearly here.You LBS should not replace 1 of the Jockey Wheels. They should be done as a set. Please explain the 'Twin Hole' thing. With a 2,5mm allen-key you can replace both yourself in about 10min.Did they quote you for KCNC alu ones, because they cost about that but will last for many K's.

Ok maybe I understood them wrong then? The old X-7 (about 2006 model) Rear Derailleur's top wheel is mounted with 2 holes instead of 1 and the bottom jockey wheel runs between 2 discs. It's been badley abused and dirty in this pic.

[CAAD4]

In that case R230 for a new X7 rd seems like a great deal.....