Shimano rear road Mechs, what's the difference??

[jasco]

I'm getting new rear Mech for my trials bike and was wondering what the difference between this:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/viewproduct.asp?category=Gear+Mechs+Rear&ModelID=5177

and This:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/viewproduct.asp?category=Gear+Mechs+Rear&ModelID=2654

I've had a look at the Shimano site and can seem to see any difference there either :?

 

[lotec]

one costs 2 pounds more and has a description 8)

 

[manny24]

hummmm....

one is short cage, the other is super-short cage.

unless u were going to buy a heap of other gear, i dont think its worth buying it from winge land. the postage would hurt alot

 

[jasco]

one costs 2 pounds more and has a description 8)

Again Lotec, you have added nothing to a thread. I don't know how you manage to not know so many things. By shear coincidence you should have provided some help to someone by now, but alas we shall have to wait.

unless u were going to buy a heap of other gear, i dont think its worth buying it from winge land. the postage would hurt alot

Yeah I know, but I'm over here on holiday at the moment so postage is free So I'm stocking up while I can!

 

[Cyco]

Shimano Derailleur Codes

A 5500 and 5501 derailleur are the same mechanicly. The difference is on the silver derailleur the logo has changed for yellow with a blue outline (5500) to black(5501).

The Shimano product code reads as such RD (rear derailleur) - 5501 (105 with new logo) - SS (standard road cage) - S (silver). Variations include GS (mid cage - road triple/short Mtn), SGS (long cage - not available on road derailleurs), L (Black) and 6500 (Ultegra).

 

[jasco]

Thanks heaps for your help, it just goes to show why you guys run such a great shop!!