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Alloy jockey wheels

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By ozgti - Posted on 08 May 2012

NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.

Hi all,

Has anyone tried either of these alloy jockey wheels

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rear-Jockey-Wheel-Der...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Bi-King-Amita-11T-Cer...

The first one claims to have some float which would be good on the top wheel. Any other suggestions for good jockey wheels?

Thanks

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hawkeye's picture
It's not clear to me whether
Submitted by hawkeye on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 12:29.

It's not clear to me whether the bottom link has ceramic ball races or ceramic bushings.

I'd go with the top link. Or spend $30 and get the BBB set from your LBS.

Ball races are better. Lower friction, less maintenance, less slop, can be cleaned and re-packed. I normally replace the upper ceramic-bushed XT jockey wheel with ballraced ones from BBB. Better shifting and a (just barely!) noticeable improvement in pedalling friction.

cambowambo's picture
I've tried them
Submitted by cambowambo on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 12:54.

I've tried the Token alloy jockey wheels with and without ceramic bearings. On my road bike and on my mountain bikes.

On road bikes they would be acceptable I suppose, but for mountain bikes they are a waste of money.

Positives:

  • They look cool. Not that many people notice jockey wheels.

Negatives:

  • There is no noticeable difference in use - they aren't smoother, quieter, faster, or lighter.
  • And off road they wear out very quickly. As an estimate I'd say about half the useful life of plastic jockey wheels.

I don't use them any more and I recommend that you shouldn't bother.

hawkeye's picture
Service life
Submitted by hawkeye on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 15:13.
And off road they wear out very quickly. As an estimate I'd say about half the useful life of plastic jockey wheels.

Ah, I wondered about that. Thanks for confirming. LOL!

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