BICYCLE REAR DERAILLEUR 5 6 7 SPEED SHORT CAGE MYB MOUNTAIN HYBRID BIKE NEW
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About this product
This Sunlite short cage rear derailleur is a new component designed for 5, 6, or 7-speed road bikes. Constructed from steel and finished in silver, it offers compatibility with Shimano and Sram systems. The short cage design is ideal for narrower gear ranges, commonly found on road bikes, and mounts via a hanger. Manufactured in China, it's a straightforward replacement part.
Our take
For anyone needing a simple, reliable replacement derailleur for an older road bike, this Sunlite short cage model fits the bill. It's compatible with 5, 6, or 7-speed systems, which covers a good range of vintage and entry-level road setups. The steel construction suggests durability, and its compatibility with Shimano and Sram is a plus. The short cage is appropriate for road bike gearing, offering crisp shifts on narrower cassettes. However, being limited to 7 speeds means it's not for modern, higher-speed drivetrains, and the hanger mounting is standard for this type of component. It's a basic, functional part for a very reasonable price.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Compatible with 5, 6, or 7 speed road bikes
- Short cage for road specific gearing
- Steel material for durability
- Compatible with Shimano and Sram
Cons
- Limited to older 7-speed drivetrains
- Basic steel construction
- Made in China
Specifications
- Country of Origin China
- Compatible Brand Shimano, Sram
- Color Silver
- Material Steel
- MPN 2579
- Mounting Type Hanger
Show all 16 specifications
- Number of Speeds
- 5, 6 or 7 speed
- Brand
- Sunlite
- Sport
- Cycling
- Model
- Short Cage
- Compatible Bike Type
- Road Bike
- Unit Quantity
- one
- Number of Items
- 1
- Derailleur Cage Length
- Short Cage
- Part Type
- Rear Derailleur
- UPC
- 072774025794