It looks like alignment between top and bottom pulleys is off in the photo, but hard to tell. As mentioned, a simple check with the correct tool. I have a similar issue on one of my bikes, and just need to get around to taking it in. If alignment is all good, then yeah, probably a worn-out derailer.
On Sun, May 24, 2015 at 4:55 PM, dougP <dougpn...@cox.net> wrote: > Weth: > > You describe the derailer as "well used". At some point, the cumulative > wear at the various moving parts (pivots, pulleys, etc.) creates a decrease > in performance. I've even had RDs have "good days & bad days", which is > weird. If the hangar alignment checks out, and you have another long cage > RD to swap in, give that a try. It may be time for a new unit. > > You also mention the chain coming off the pulleys. I've actually worn out > the bushing on the upper pulley and couldn't figure out why shifting had > gone downhill. The upper is supposed to "float" so it always has some play. > The bushing wears so slowly there's no real indication when it's shot until > you take it off & slide out the bushing to see if it's worn. > > dougP > > > On Sunday, May 24, 2015 at 2:48:17 PM UTC-7, WETH wrote: >> >> I am in need of a second opinion. Is the rear derailler on my Atlantis >> bent? It's a Shimano deore from Riv-well used by me. >> Thanks! > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Cheers, David Member, Supreme Council of Cyberspace "it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride." - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
