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Shimano Ultegra RD-6500-SS Rear Derailleur

Average Rating: 4.71/5
MSRP: $
# of Reviews: 7

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9-speed--Same Geometry as Dura-Ace

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Submitted by P_McGee a Road Racer from Brisbane, Qld, Australia

Date Reviewed: December 10, 2001

Strengths:    Lightweight. Smooth shifting.

Weaknesses:    Not quite DA, but so much cheaper.

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Well after I mutilated the Tiagra rear derailleur that came with my bike I found an Ultegra rear derailleur for a good price ($AUS99 = $US190). I must admit the Ultegra rear derailleur shifts great and is lighter too.

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Favorite Ride:   the next one...

Price Paid:    $190.00

Purchased At:   Phantomcycles

Similar Products Used:   Tiagra.

Bike Setup:   2001 Avanti Vivace

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Submitted by Terry a Recreational Rider from Leicester, UK

Date Reviewed: March 22, 2001

Strengths:    Flawless operation.

Weaknesses:    None noticed.

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Light operation. Never failed to shift promptly up or down, whether under load or not, when used on a 14..25 rear cluster. Brillaint. No sign of wear despite a year's hammering. Anybody looking for a triple rear mech (used with Shimano chain and rear cogs) will not be disappointed with this rear mech.

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Favorite Ride:   Any country lane.

Similar Products Used:   Campagnolo Avanti 8-speed.

Bike Setup:   Mercian Renolds 653. Shimano Ultegra triple. Mavic Open Pro rims. DT Swiss db spokes. Michelin latex tubes and Supercomp tyres. ITM bars, stem and seatpost. Terry saddle.

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Submitted by Jason Fearing a Road Racer from Caldwell, NJ, USA

Date Reviewed: March 6, 2001

Strengths:    Lightweight, smooth shifting, easy to clean and dismount.

Weaknesses:    None Yet.

Bottom Line:

I certainly can't complain with it at all. It has provided flawless shifting under load and in the rain. If properly maintained and cleaned it might never faulter!

Overall, great product.

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Favorite Ride:   Bloomfield Ave.

Purchased At:   Pete's Bike Shoppe

Similar Products Used:   105 and RSX

Bike Setup:   Trek Y-77. Ultegra Group. Spinergy Wheelset.

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Submitted by charles f nighbor a Recreational Rider from Walnut Creek CA USA

Date Reviewed: May 31, 2000

Strengths:    Shifts great under load

Weaknesses:    None

Bottom Line:

If you need a good triple deraileur this works great

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Favorite Ride:   Mt. Diabo

Similar Products Used:   Campagnolo Rally

Bike Setup:   Caylor

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Submitted by Marko Blau a from Uitikon

Date Reviewed: May 25, 2000

Strengths:    Smooth shifting
Impact strength
Lightweight

Weaknesses:    none

Bottom Line:

I use this derailleur on my trial bike and landed several times on it while jumping around. However it hasn't broken jet and still shifts quite good. It is light too.
An other plus is that you can adjust the two main pivot springs.