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06-22-21, 07:16 AM
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Posted By alo

I am not disagreeing. However I am suggesting,...

I am not disagreeing. However I am suggesting, shifting hard with round jockey wheels, may push the chain hard against the side of the cage. So the cage takes the lateral force. Whereas when jockey...
06-22-21, 05:27 AM
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Posted By alo

The benefit of teeth, is probably to keep the...

The benefit of teeth, is probably to keep the chain on the jockey wheels. Shifting hard with round jockey wheels, may push the chain hard against the side of the cage. The chain probably does not...
06-22-21, 04:44 AM
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Posted By alo

I believe existing designs are lighter and...

I believe existing designs are lighter and stronger than what you are talking about. The cage also stops the chain from falling out of the derailleur.
06-16-21, 05:45 PM
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Posted By alo

Do you think the modern plastic jockey wheels...

Do you think the modern plastic jockey wheels have brass bushings?
06-15-21, 01:54 PM
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Posted By alo

They were not in stock when I replaced mine, but...

They were not in stock when I replaced mine, but you can get bottom of the range Shimano derailleurs here for $3.75. There is a possibility they are imitation, and not genuine Shimano. Shimano are...
06-15-21, 06:45 AM
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Posted By alo

I only fitted the $2.25 derailleur recently. I am...

I only fitted the $2.25 derailleur recently. I am yet to see how long the jockey wheels last.

The derailleur I had a problem with was a Shimano, which was on the bike when I bought it. Maybe not...
06-15-21, 04:37 AM
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Posted By alo

You can think of them as disposable. If it costs...

You can think of them as disposable. If it costs $2.25 every 6 months, it is not a problem.

Where I am there is a lot of mud and dust. Mud can come off the front wheel, onto the chain, and onto...
06-14-21, 10:47 PM
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Posted By alo

With the plastic jockey wheels, the hole in the...

With the plastic jockey wheels, the hole in the middle wears, and the jockey wheel can wobble. The chain can then rub on the side of the derailleur. Obviously, then it's time to do something about it.
06-13-21, 02:27 PM
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Posted By alo

What is your preferred jockey wheel size?

What is your preferred derailleur jockey wheel size?

Do you think it matters? Or is any size OK?
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