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12-10-19, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dim

Hi Guys

I have a 1980's Miyata 1000 ... it has the Shimano Deerhead groupset with the Shimano RD-M700, Deore XT (with "Super Plate System") rear derailier

I think I need to replace the jockey wheels as the one on top has terrible squeeking .... If I add bike oil or even WD40, the noise goes away, but after a day or two it returns

Can I get replacement Jockey wheels? )I've searched the internet and can't seem to find a replacement set ...

I've also read that these derailiers are not so robust. .... Can you suggest a suitable replacement?

Well it has lasted 30 some years.

Looks like the lower pulley is a standard shimano item but the upper guide pully not so much.

https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/ev/EV-RD-M700-SP-0615B.pdf

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