Is my derailleur toast ?

[cyberknight]

Claris rear derailleur on my usual commuter bike is about 5 years old now and has been ridden through all weathers and a lot of miles has developed play in the the jockey wheel cage so its not hanging straight even though the rest of the RD works and there is no pley where its mounted to the hanger , when in the easiest gear in the small front ring it touches the spokes and if i adjust the L stop i cant get the that gear .The mech hanger is straight ( i checked ) .
The jockey wheels are practically round with small points
AFAIK i you cant buy replacement cages for claris and i guess its not worth it as you can pick up replacements fairly cheaply .

 

[Oldhippy]

You can buy new jockey wheels.

 

[cyberknight]

You can buy new jockey wheels.

i already replaced them but if the cage bushing (?) is toast im not sure its worth it .

 

[fossyant]

Worn out

 

[bikingdad90]

It could be more economical to pick up a Sensah Reflex groupset or a partial Claris groupset than to get a new rear mech on its own.

 

[cyberknight]

It could be more economical to pick up a Sensah Reflex groupset or a partial Claris groupset than to get a new rear mech on its own.

i do a a nearly new RD on the weigh cx im planning to strip as the bike although nice is whats causing my knee problem.

 

[I like Skol]

What's your point? Your rear mech is clearly worn out and you're asking if it's worn out?

 

[Drago]

Its more worn than Hugh Heffner's favourite condom.

 

[cyberknight]

What's your point? Your rear mech is clearly worn out and you're asking if it's worn out?

I was asking for confirmation of my assessment, why the attitude?

 

[silva]

That's a not a - that's why.