Best vintage rear derailleur (thats fairly easily available) for friction

[Tommy27]

As above. Currently considering Shimano 600 Arabesque. Will probably be running with a 9 speed cassette, rather than my current 10.

Would probably be running a triple at the front, but would still like to run a decent range at the back?

 

[hamster]

I'd go M730/735 XT, simply because long cage is easily available and you will probably need one for a triple.

 

[bikeworkshop]

Before about 1990 shimano Road dérailleurs struggled with rear sprocket over 27t and long cage was a necessity for a triple.

Basically if you want a decent range, you'll need mtb.

M730s are great, but I love the Deer Head m700 - a charming investment piece i tell myself.

 

[pigman]

I've got a long cage arabesque in great condition £20 UK posted. Can upload photos when I'm home if interested

 

[Tommy27]

I've got a long cage arabesque in great condition £20 UK posted. Can upload photos when I'm home if interested

100%, it's to go on an early 80s Bridgestone Frame so that would fit very well!

 

[bikeworkshop]

I've got a long cage arabesque in great condition £20 UK posted. Can upload photos when I'm home if interested

That's a bargain

 

[pigman]

Here you are

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

If Tommy doesn't want it, I'll have it

 

[Tommy27]

Already messaged @pigman

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Already messaged @pigman

Good man