Sachs Plasma DI.R.T. rear mech

[ferrus]

I'm not a fan of the look of these but they work really well. Good price.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27727036...x07Qwz1F517YNJCe2Gq3FqUw==|tkp:Bk9SR76hxoGCZg

 

[RobbieA]

Are these compatible with Shimano shifters / drivetrain?

 

[ferrus]

Yep. Some info from Disraeli Gears -
https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/sachs_plasma_derailleur.html

 

[RobbieA]

That's a tempting item for a lightweight build

 

[ferrus]

Not my cup of tea really, but although they're plastic they're well made with circlips and stainless pins etc, so can be dismantled

 

[RobbieA]

Just piqued interest as a change from the norm! I suppose the only concern is whether the plastics become brittle over time

 

[ferrus]

It doesn't seem to be that kind of hard plastic so I don't think it does. I've a few different versions in the mech' collection and none have deteriorated

 

[ferrus]

When SRAM bought up Sachs they kept this model for a while. They're high quality mech's and were really expensive BITD, but people often assume they must be cheapo's because of the plastic and styling.
https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/sram_plasma_1st_style_derailleur.html


Some very mixed reviews here -
https://products.mtbr.com/product/drivetrain/derailleur/sachs/plasma.html

 

[RobbieA]

All interesting reading!

 

[al]

Thanks for the tip off.

al.