Suntour VX Accushift

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does anyone know anything about these? I've just bought a bike with this derailleur and I can't find any info. All I know is it's a 6 speed, it's from late 80s/v.early 90s and it's indexed, probably? I've had a look through Velobase but no joy. Is it right that suntour used a different indexing system to shimano? I haven't picked the bike up yet, just trying to get some background info

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@mikeymustard it always amazes me how different makers dont allow there products to be interchangeable with others if you know what i mean .

Cant say i have used that model before but have used other suntour products with shimano non indexed levers and not had any great issues
 
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it always amazes me how different makers dont allow there products to be interchangeable with others if you know what i mean
Er yeah (cough, iPhone). If it all works ok I'll probably transplant it onto a Raleigh Elan frame I got back in the summer but was too small. I've got a nice rsx set - including wheels, brake shifters and compact chainset that's been waiting for a home - it would make a nice little upgrade I reckon.

Edit: (or is it rx100? Can't remember now, I'll have to go and have a look!)
 
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Thanks Shaun I didn't think about Disraeli gears, I always just go straight to velobase; it's like the bible to me - if it's not in there it doesn't exist!

Edit: can't seem to find it in Disraeli gears either, guess I'll have to wait til I pick it up to check the model number, I suppose it could be a Raleigh special [rebadged] or something
 
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