SRAM X.5 Rear Derailleur

Great value and performance.

The part looks good, cage is black steel not silver aluminum look. It shifts nice and crisp. I replaced a SRAM X4. Happy other than I wanted the silver cage.

In the world of 9 speed bicycle gear sets, it seems to be shrinking for 10/11 speed cassettes. I had a Sram X7 rear derailleur on my recumbent which uses 140 link chain. It wore out from shifting and the stress of that long chain (extra weight) it did a very good job of keeping the chain tension and shift properly when needed. I tried to find the replacement for the X7 but, it seems it's no longer in production. I have grip shifters and it is 1:1 actuation ratio and you must use a derailleur with the same ratio. I ended up trying the Sram X5 which is a down grade in equipment level. I mention this not to be a bike snob but the X7 is a high quality piece when compared to X5. It won't last as long but after using it my shifts are crisp and fast. I did replace my chain and cassette plus new shift cables. It restored the pleasure of riding my recumbent.

I actually left the original partially connected while I swapped in the new one. If you are a person that ever works on bikes, it could not have been easier.Once in, it works flawlessly. ` Satisfied customer.

This arrived 3 days early so I could fix my bike over the weekend. It was a perfect replacement for my older broken SRAM derailleur. It was easy to adjust and shifts smoothly.

I installed this on an older Giant mountain bike that I've converted to electric power. Setup was easy (and I'm a total newbie at it!), and it just clicks up and down with never a missed shift. So far, two months riding under power, and no issues at all.

arrived promptly

This is a nicely designed and made derailleur. Unfortunately I had to return it because it was incompatible with my shifters. (maybad) SRAM derailleurs have a 1:1 actuation ratio where Shimano has 2:1.