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New Derailleur needed 85 Raleigh Olympian
#1
Hello, I am new to the bike repair world so I figured I would ask here.

I recently was gifted an 85 Raleigh Olympian and the rear derailleur broke. Can anyone give suggestions on the type I should look at buying?

Its a 12 gear bike 2 Front/6 Back gears. Let em know.


TIA
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#2
post some pictures of what you have and maybe one of us can hook you up easier.
There are two kinds of people in the world, "Those who help themselves to people, and those who help people!"
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#3
Is the hanger part of the derailleur or part of the bike frame?

hanger (aka claw) on the derailleur:
http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-Tourney-TX35-Derailleur-Speed/dp/B003ZMH69S/

hanger on frame:
http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-RD-TX35-Tourney-Derailleur-Regular/dp/B003ZM9RLI/

The TX35 is a reliable low end RD, which will work okay for you. If your budget is greater, provide pictures, and we'll provide recommendations.
Nigel
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#4
Here are the pictures I took.

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#5
Get this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-Tourney-TX35-Derailleur-Speed/dp/B003ZMH69S/
Nigel
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