Review of Shimano SGS Top normal Shadow Rear Derailleur

Shimano SGS Top normal Shadow Rear Derailleur
By: Shimano Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 2
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Skip the XTR, get this

On: 2009-05-29

I had to replace my rear derailleur for the first time on my Specialized Stumpjumper. It came with an XTR version of this (2-3 years old now) and the old one got clobbered in a fall (maybe two?). When I went into the store to get a new one I was in sticker shock over the $200 price tag for the XTR. I said no thanks and did some research. The differences between this model and the XTR are minuscule and not worth the extra money. After a few hours of work I had this working and it shifts just as beautifully as my old one. This will be my standard from now on.

Be careful in your selection of the model you are looking for as there are differences for different bikes, different gears, etc. They make them all and you need to get the right model. This is particular one is probably the most common though. You should replace your shifter cable at the same time too. Instructions that came with this are pretty good, but could be a bit better.