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Shimano Alivio Reviews

Description: (from shimano.com)
* Compatible with 8/7-speed HG sprocket
* Advanced Light Action design
* 13-tooth pulleys
* Low-friction link pivot bushings
* SIS rear index shifting
* Color options : Black, silver

Add a review (form opens in right column) reviewed by singletrakkiller   on August 16, 2009   Pros shifts fast cheap Cons nothing Verdict great shifts very well for a lower end rear derailleur Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by GoldenGoose   on May 25, 2009   Pros Cheap as it comes. Great for casual rides. Works as expected. Cons Weaker spring than higher models. Heavier. No short cage option. Jockey wheels spin with much higher friction. Needs a lot of attention to keep it smooth. Verdict For the sub $20 that these can normally be found, they are a great deal. Not the best that Shimano makes but not marketed that way either. Great starter derailleur or cheap replacement solution. Recommended for: Value seekers reviewed by ChiliPepper   on May 22, 2009   Pros I have riding one of my XC MTB's since '03 and i have had no issues with this dérailleur besides minor tuning. For it being a lower end dérailleur, it works great, and I have put it through some abuse. Cons Nor really, but it does need to be tuned from time to time, especially when riding hard. Verdict For the cost, this dérailleur rocks! Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by Romain   on April 4, 2009   Pros Riding a Trek 4300 since more than 4 years, I've never had any issue with the Alivio! Precise, efficient and robust! Cons It is so good so, I ve never had to adjust it :) Verdict There is no need to own first class derailleur. The quality of the Alivio replies to almost all conditions you could meet. The maintenance is very limited... one spray of WD40 before the ride... That's it! Recommended for: Anyone reviewed by ||BerryPropel&MyTransX2||   on March 10, 2009   Pros Decent gear switch speed Decent Price Cons Needs alot of attenion I have to re tune it almost after every ride low-quality cant take the usual mtb beating and because of that beating and elements , it doesnt last to long and cant take miss calculated rock hops or slight mess ups and breaks quiet easily Verdict Good for people new to mtb and people that dont know anything about tuning derailleurs and people with small budget Recommended for: First-time buyers reviewed by SouthernRebel   on January 26, 2009   Pros Works as can be expected from a lower end Shimano derailleur. Haven't had any major problems at all, just needs adjustments from time to time. Cons Adjustments and lower quality. Verdict Good for starting out in mtb. Recommended for: First-time buyers reviewed by spazjensen   on August 8, 2008   Pros Provides smooth shifting, and very rigid Cons Requires alot of attention in regards to tuning. Verdict This is a good first timer all around derailleur. Recommended for: Value seekers