Road Bike Rear Derailleurs

Campagnolo Super Record Rear Derailleur: #4001 - No Patent 1985-1987

Budget example of a classic Super Record rear mech.  If you have a vintage road bike, this is the classiest rear derailleur you can ride! This one has no patent date which identifies as it as a last generation 1983-1987 model. This is backed up by...

Campagnolo Super Record 4001 Rear Derailleur: Red Bullseye Pulleys - Pat 1984 (Near MINT+ Low Miles)

Exceptionally clean vintage Super Record rear mech, from the early 1980's.  The jockey wheels are nearly NOS Bullseye in red.  Classic road bicycle show worthy!  Condition Very close to MINT, show bike worthy condition.  There are...

1975 Campagnolo Super Record Rear Derailleur 1st Gen: #4001 (Near Mint+)

Super rare first generation Campy SR rear derailleur! These were introduced in 1973/1974 as an upgrade to the Nuovo Record. They were essentially the NR with black anodized alloy pivots, titanium pivot bolts, and Super Record on the faceplate.  They...

Campagnolo C-Record R010 Rear Derailleur: 1990-1991 - Last Gen (Near MINT+ Low Miles)

This is the last generation of the C-Record rear mech, before they dropped the C and the gruppo became simply Record.  This model is most easily identified via 1) both pivot bolts visible and upper is higher than lower (1989 A010 & before had...

Shimano 600/Ultegra RD-6401 Rear Derailleur: 8 Speed

Lovely 8sp Tri Color rear derailleur from the 6400 group of the 1980's. Condition Great used shape with cosmetic wear.  Pivots are tight and smooth, smooth pulleys. Details Short cage Model: RD-6401

Shimano Dura Ace rd-7402 Rear Derailleur: 8sp (Near Mint)

The 7400 speed series of Dura Ace derailleurs was Shimano's first venture into indexed shifting.  This is the 7402 model, which was the 8 speed iteration.  It is completely compatible with 6 and 7 speed drivetrains too.   Condition Near...

Suntour Cyclone 7000 Mid Cage Rear Derailleur (Near Mint Low Miles)

Rare mid cage version of the late 1980's Cyclone derailleur.  It's the first Suntour model to have dual springs, and features a gorgeous dark gunmetal grey/blue faceplate.  Great for touring bikes! Condition Near mint very lightly used...

NIB/NOS Zeus New Racer Rear Derailleur: No Pulleys

Mostly complete New Racer RD, the version with metal knuckles. Missing jockey wheels/bolts. Condition I believe this is new old stock in retail bag with some shop wear, though a few of the pieces such as the inner plate look like they could have been...

Shimano Dura Ace rd-7402 Rear Derailleur: 8sp (Near Mint++ LOW Miles)

The 7400 speed series of Dura Ace derailleurs was Shimano's first venture into indexed shifting.  This is the 7402 model, which was the 8 speed iteration.  It is completely compatible with 6 and 7 speed drivetrains too.   Condition Near...

Campagnolo Super Record Rear Derailleur: #4001 - No Pat (Near Mint)

Clean example of a classic Super Record rear mech.  If you have a vintage road bike, this is the classiest rear derailleur you can ride! Titanium bolts and screws. This one has no patent date which identifies as it as a last generation...

Campagnolo Victory G010-SM Rear Derailleur: White Pulleys - 1984-1985 (EXC)

The Victory and sister group Triomphe were released in 1984 alongside the more modern C-Record parts as a "heritage" group for people who still wanted the classic era aesthetics. This is 1st gen version of the Victory rear derailleur, from 1985. It is...

Campagnolo Athena D100 Rear Derailleur: 1988 to 1991 - 30t Max! - Carmichael Pulleys Red

This 1st generation Campagnolo Athena D100 rear mech is a short cage design that can shift up to a 30t large cog, thanks to it's unique multi-position chip that fits around the upper pivot bolt and adjusts derailleur angle.  It's aesthetics are...

Campagnolo Athena 8 Speed Rear Derailleur: RD-31AT - Vintage 1995/1996 (Near Mint)

Race level Athena derailleur, from 1995 or 1996.  Campy began writing model names on their derailleurs in 1995, and began indicating number of gears next to the name when 9 speed began in 1997.  Upgraded SRP alloy jockey wheel bolts in...

Campagnolo Chorus 8 Speed Rear Derailleur: RD-31CH - Vintage 1995/1996 (Near Mint)

Race level Chorus derailleur, from 1995 or 1996.  Campy began writing model names on their derailleurs in 1995, and began indicating number of gears next to the name when 9 speed began in 1997.  Upgraded SRP alloy jockey wheel bolts in...

Campagnolo Record 8-Speed Rear Derailleur: RD-31RE 1995-1996

This was the first 8 speed Record rear derailleur, after the C-Record group was discontinued.  The first gen post-C-Record "Record" rear derailleur was released in 1992 as the RD-01RE and in 1993 as the RD-11RE with minimal changes. This...

Shimano 105 RD-5600 Rear Derailleur: 10 Speed - Short Cage - Silver (New Take-Off)

Affordable and reliable derailleur from the 10s 105 groupset Condition New old stock, take off with only test ride miles. Very little wear. Details Short cage

Shimano 105 RD-5600 Rear Derailleur: 10 Speed - Short Cage - Silver (Low Miles + Road Rash)

Affordable and reliable derailleur from the 10s 105 groupset Condition This one has very few miles confirmed by the lack of scratching on the back of the outer cage plate by pulley and almost no wear on pulleys, but has road rash on the face and lower...

Shimano RX100 RD-A550 Rear Derailleur: Silver - Upgraded Ceramic G-Pulley

The RX100 group was placed just below Shimano 105, and were pretty decent parts! They're often considered better performing than the RD-1050 even. This one has an updated Shimano ceramic bushing guide pulley from the Dura Ace / XTR line...

Shimano Dura Ace RD-7900 Rear Derailleur: 10s - Grey (<100 Miles Near Mint ++)

Smooth shifting and wild aesthetics from the last 10 speed Dura Ace rear mech.  Its weird to see the original H.R. Geiger Alien styled derailleur become "outdated" and affordable, but this is where we are in the world.   Condition Near...

NOS Campagnolo Gran Sport Rear Derailleur: Steel Plated Bronze - 1950's - #1012/4 (Near Mint)

Nice example of the early Gran Sport rear mech. This is a 1950's version, identified via the barrel adjuster (ended sometime in the 50's) and toothless ball-bearing jockey wheels stock from those years (later 1960's and 1970's had plastic toothed...

Campagnolo Chorus 10sp Carbon / Alloy Rear Derailleur: Short Cage - 1st Gen (50 Miles MINT)

This is the first gen of Chorus 10s RD circa ~2004 with a carbon faceplate and alloy cage (2nd gen has carbon cage & ti hardware plus "Titanium" on face under Chorus). This version still looks nice on classic steel road bikes—the later carbon...

Huret Touriste Léger Rear Derailleur: 1940's - Alloy Plates (EXC)

This rare rear derailleur out of France circa wartime to post-war 1943 to 1950.  It was designed around the materials Huret could source during the war, thus the piano wire. The pulley cage slides along a rod that is held in place by two thick...

Cyclo Oppy Solo Rear Derailleur: 3-Speed - 1930's 1940's (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

This VERY tough to source rear mech was made in England from the pre-war era in 1938 to 1949.  It is a smaller, lighter, more efficient than the more common Cyclo Standard rear derailleur.  The Cyclo Oppy is a lighter, shorter version of...

Cyclo Standard Rear Derailleur + Shifter + Cables: 1940's 1950's - C Hanger - English (Near Mint)

Introduced in 1932 as the British version of the French "Le Cyclo". The two of them basically ruled all the lands as of the cyclotourisme realm until the 1940's. It is a loop cable / Twin-Cable type, and is "neutral normal" meaning there is no spring...

Simplex Rigidex 35 Bell Crank Rear Derailleur: 1930's 1940's French

A Type Rigidex 35 version of the Route Leger bell crank derailleur The back of the cage on this one doesn't mark speeds or chain width but via measurements I can ascertain its a 4 speed, 1/8" version Condition Average used shape. Smooth pulleys...

Simplex Route Leger Monobloc Bell Crank Rear Derailleur + Shifter: 1/8" - 1930's 1940's French

This derailleur was fairly similar to the Le Cyclo & Cyclo standard rear derailleurs, consisting largely of a cage with two pulleys, a bell crank, and a chainstay clamp. According to Velobase this version is called "Monobloc" which I could guess...

Simplex Route Leger Monobloc Bell Crank Rear Derailleur + Shifter: 3V - 3/32" - 1930's 1940's French (EXC)

This derailleur was fairly similar to the Le Cyclo & Cyclo standard rear derailleurs, consisting largely of a cage with two pulleys, a bell crank, and a chainstay clamp. According to Velobase this version is called "Monobloc" which I could guess...

Le Cyclo Rear Derailleur / Claw Mount / Cables: 1920's-1940's French Randonneur

Introduced in 1923, the "Le Cyclo" basically ruled all the lands as of the cyclotourisme realm until the 1940's. It is a loop cable type, and is "neutral normal" meaning there is no spring tension on the derailleur in either direction. They were...

Le Cyclo Rear Derailleur / Shifter/ / Spring / Claw Mount / Cables: 1920's-1940's French Randonneur

Introduced in 1923, the "Le Cyclo" basically ruled all the lands as of the cyclotourisme realm until the 1940's. It is a loop cable type, and is "neutral normal" meaning there is no spring tension on the derailleur in either direction. They were...

NOS Le Lewis Rear Derailleur: Alloy - Chainstay Clamp - Two Large Pulleys - 1930's-1940's - Shifter - French - RARE

The Lewis rear derailleur was made in France circa 1934 into the late 1940's. The derailleur is primarily aluminum construction, particularly curious if it was available during the war! It's a pretty unique design, and most similar to the legendary Cyclo...

Suntour Superbe Pro MKII RD-5200 Rear Derailleur: Black Lightning + Polished Gold! Carmichael Pulleys - 1980's - Friction (RARE)

Super rare black ano and polished gold version of the MKII Superbe Pro rear derailleur! The vast majority of these were a matte champagne-silver color, and this was a special edition made for the Cannondale Black Lightning. This one has upgraded...

Campagnolo Valentino Extra Rear Derailleur: 1960's 1970's

One of Campy's attempts at the entry to mid level game in the 60's to 70's. Condition Excellent used shape, will clean up much nicer as there's dried grease.  

Campagnolo C-Record A010 Rear Derailleur: 2nd Gen 1987-1989 (Near Mint)

Super rare new old stock example of the 2nd gen Campy C-Record rear derailleur circa ~1987 to 1989.  This second generation was in my opinion the most refined aesthetically out of the three generations.  It is easily distinguished by...

Suntour Cyclone MK-II RD-3500 Rear Derailleur: Short Cage - 1980's - Silver (Near Mint)

This early to mid 1980's Cyclone Mark-II RD was designed to compete with Shimano's plain-looking but nice shifting Dura Ace RD-7400. The Cyclone was by far superior to the DA, and to most other friction derailleurs. Its silly light at 164g yet is among...

Suntour Superbe Pro RD-5200 Rear Derailleur: Mid 1980's - Friction - Silver (Great)

This mid 1980's Superbe Pro rear derailleur is considered one of the best friction derailleurs ever!  It's super smooth and quiet, and reliable to no end.  Plus, it looks great!  It may not have the prestige of a Campy Super Record, but it...

Suntour Superbe Pro RD-5200 Rear Derailleur: Mid 1980's - Friction - Silver

This mid 1980's Superbe Pro rear derailleur is considered one of the best friction derailleurs ever!  It's super smooth and quiet, and reliable to no end.  Plus, it looks great!  It may not have the prestige of a Campy Super Record, but it...

NOS Simplex JUY 59 Rear Derailleur & Shifter: Riveted Badge - Plunger Push Rod Design - 1959 & 1960 - RARE

The JUY 59 was introduced in 1959 as an updated replacement for the JUY 51.  The overall profile is relatively similar, and the 59 has some significant upgrades.  First it did away with the complicated and not that effective chain tensioning...

Campagnolo C-Record Rear Derailleur: Prototype / 1st Gen (Near Mint)

The 1st generation Corsa Record rear mech was in a way a rebellious design.  It was in an era of the radical Dura Ace AX and Suntour's smooth shifting modernized derailleurs, and campy refused to play into their game in the sake of better shifting...

Suntour GT RD-1200 Rear Derailleur: Long Cage - Touring (MINT+ Low Miles)

The Suntour GT from the 1970's was a super smooth shifting derailleur with capability to shift up to 34t cogs and 36t total capacity.  It wasn't sleek looking nor lightweight, but it sure did shift well.  Better than the mighty Cyclone GT...

Cyclo Benelux Super 60 Rear Derailleur: 1st Type (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

Introduced in 1960, the Super 60 was Cyclo-Benelux's attempt at competing with Campagnolo and it's Gran Sport + Record drivetrains.  It was the companies first dual parallelogram derailleur, and was designed to be a top level racing model.  The...

Campagnolo Velox Rear Derailleur: 1970's - Shiny Chrome Red Buttons (Near Mint+ Low Miles)

The Velox was one of Campy's weird lower end offerings in the early to mid 1970's.  It is essentially a short cage version of the touring Gran Turismo, with a few different details.  The Velox has a nicer chrome than the other 70's low end...

Frank Spivey(?) Long Cage For Campagnolo Nuovo Record: Drillium - Bullseye Pulleys - 123mm c-c - Cupertino/Spence Wolf (Near Mint+)

This custom extra long cage quite likely came out of Frank Spivey's workshop, alongside the better known yet ultra rare Spence Wolf Alpine.  This one is even longer, at 123mm center to center on the pulley bolts!  The cage consists of two...

NIB/NOS Suntour Alpha 5000 Rear Derailleur: Short Cage - RD-5000-SS - Cyclone-ish

The a5000 derailleur was situated directly below the Cyclone 7000 in the late 1980's, and is quite similar to that famous last generation Cyclone.  The biggest difference is the Cyclone got that gunmetal grey finish and the alpha is shiny silver...