Jockey wheels for Fuji Gran Tourer
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Jockey wheels for Fuji Gran Tourer
I have a 1970s Fuji Gran Tourer that needs new jockey wheels. They’re the bushing type but are so worn they don’t spin very freely which I’m guessing is causing drag.
Should I get the sealed bearing jockey wheels from Velo-Orange or the bushing style Shimano 6mm conversion jockey wheels from Love City Cycles?
Also do you tend to use chain oil or bike grease for your jockey wheels? Whenever I use grease they don’t spin freely at all.
Thanks!
Should I get the sealed bearing jockey wheels from Velo-Orange or the bushing style Shimano 6mm conversion jockey wheels from Love City Cycles?
Also do you tend to use chain oil or bike grease for your jockey wheels? Whenever I use grease they don’t spin freely at all.
Thanks!
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For bushing type, I just pull them apart, clean and oil upon reassembly. If I’m feeling lazy I’ll leave installed and flood the pulleys with wd40. That will almost always penetrate. Some have bearings, I grease those.
Replacements, both of what you contemplate should be fine, as long as you get ones of correct spec. Some may have a different tooth count, pin diameter, or thickness.
Replacements, both of what you contemplate should be fine, as long as you get ones of correct spec. Some may have a different tooth count, pin diameter, or thickness.
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On an old Fuji it is likely a SunTour RD and pulleys are hard to find. If the teeth are not cracked or too worn clean and grease.
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You probably need 10T ones. The aluminum sealed bearing versions work great.
But I prefer the classic look of the plastic black types. On Amazon, you can find Shimano pulleys for around $9.
But I prefer the classic look of the plastic black types. On Amazon, you can find Shimano pulleys for around $9.
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I'm a sucker for red Bullseye pulleys on friction or Accushift 6 stuff.
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As already mentioned you need to count the number of teeth.
But I've replaced the jockeys on a SunTour Cyclone GT 2 with BBB Rollerboys sealed bearings.
They look the same as the original (ie black) and would also fit VX GT etc.
Here's my thread about it: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...-bdp-01-a.html
Sealed bearing top, SunTour original bottom
But I've replaced the jockeys on a SunTour Cyclone GT 2 with BBB Rollerboys sealed bearings.
They look the same as the original (ie black) and would also fit VX GT etc.
Here's my thread about it: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...-bdp-01-a.html
Sealed bearing top, SunTour original bottom