Are there any rear derailleurs compatible with Shimano Tourney RD TX 80
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Asked by: Nathan Bollinger
Which is better Tourney TX or TZ?
Tourney components come in model variants of Tourney TZ and Tourney TX. Tourney TX is slightly better than TZ in shifting quality and smoothness. Your choice of speeds is either 7 or 8 with a triple crankset.
Will any rear derailleur fit my bike?
Rear derailleurs come with different cage lengths and not anyone can fit with your bike. A derailleur’s cage is the distance between the upper and lower pulleys. This is what helps your derailleur take the chain slack that occurs when you move your gears between the large and small sprockets.
Are derailleurs interchangeable?
Shimano derailleur compatibility
Most 8- and 9-speed Shimano mountain bike and road kit is inter-compatible because they both use the same cable pull ratio. This means that you can use an 8 -or 9-speed mountain bike derailleur with road shifters or vice versa.
Can I use Shimano Tourney for 8-speed?
Available in black and silver, the SHIMANO TOURNEY TX800 derailleur is compatible with 8-speed SIS Index Shifting.
Is Shimano Tourney entry level?
The Shimano Tourney groupsets are entry-level and are most commonly found on budget City, Hybrid and MTB bicycles. With front, rear derailleurs, cranksets, shifters and hubs the Tourney series of groupsets are ideal for bicycles meant for commuting, flat trails and occasional long-distance rides.
Can I replace Tourney with Acera?
You have the option to upgrade the front derailleur and shifter to Shimano Acera for improved performance. Sadly the rear derailleur can’t be upgraded. If your bike is old and the rear derailleur feels clunky, try replacing the cable and/or replace with a new Tourney derailleur.
Can you mix Shimano groupsets?
It is possible to mix and match as long as you get components from the same generation. For example: 9000 Dura Ace, 6800 Ultegra, and 5800 105 are all cross compatible. Each have 11-speeds in the rear, use the same cable pull per shift and use the same front derailleur design.
How do I know if I have a long or short cage derailleur?
Quote from video: So look for those markings on your derailleur. If you can't eyeball it to see if it's long or short again short is SS medium GS long is s GS.
How do I choose a replacement derailleur?
When buying a new rear derailleur be sure to match it with your drivetrain ‘speed’. 10-speed drivetrains use narrower chains than 9-speed so you’ll need a mech to match. Most rear mechs are made of a polymer and alloy mix but you’ll find carbon fibre in top-end models to shave even more weight.
How long should a derailleur last?
Good quality rear derailleur can last between 3 to 5 years, when unbranded or low-quality ones can last for 2 years, no matter what the durability of the rear derailleur the jockey wheel will wear after time and it can be replaced very cheaply with new ones, on the other hand, front derailleur can last almost
Can you mix shifters and derailleurs?
In many instances, it is possible to mix different levels of shifters and derailleurs from the same brand (e.g. Dura-Ace/Ultegra/105; Red/Force/Rival; Super Record/Record/Chorus), however it’s not safe to assume that this will always be the case.
What is the difference between short cage and long cage derailleur?
Quote from video: So that cage has had to move right forward. Now the longer the cage the more of a difference in ratio between the smallest and biggest sprockets.
What is better tourney or Altus?
Shimano Altus and Acera are definitely better than Tourney. They are lighter and operates more smooth. They aren’t as advanced as alivio but for most e-bike riders they will do the job.
What level is Shimano Tourney?
Shimano Tourney rests right down at the bottom of the hierarchy, and appears on budget bikes throughout the world.
Does Shimano Tourney have a clutch?
It doesn’t get a clutch though, it’s mostly made of steel, and it’ll only work with a cassette with a maximum of 45t.
Is Shimano Claris OK?
Shimano Claris put to the test. In use, Shimano Claris is a surprisingly adept performer. As you would expect considering the price, gear changes aren’t quite as smooth and refined as Shimano’s ‘posher’ options, but once set-up correctly, it all works very impressively. The rear shifting is probably the highlight.
Does Shimano acera have a clutch?
It doesn’t get a clutch though, it’s mostly made of steel, and it’ll only work with a cassette with a maximum of 45t.
How do you adjust a Shimano Tourney front derailleur?
Quote from video: Turn it clockwise now it helps to kind of pull that derailleur out too. So that's not up against the stop and that makes the screw a little bit easier to turn.
How do you adjust a rear derailleur on a tourney?
Quote from video: See if I tighten the tension by turning it clockwise. The derailleur will move inward. If I loosen the tension by turning it counterclockwise. The derailleur will start to move outboard.
Should you adjust the front or rear derailleur first?
In a nutshell, adjust the front derailleur first, then the rear. Show activity on this post. If the derailers just need minor tweaking (they are basically in adjustment but are “not quite right”) then you adjust the one that is obviously wrong, check the overall adjustment again, then again adjust what needs adjusting.