Advent X RD-M6205AM 10 Speed Clutched Rear Derailleur

With the success of Advent 9 Speed people were left wanting more and Microshift have delivered with the Advent X 10-Speed Drivetrain. This Advent X RD-M6205AM 10 Speed Clutched Rear Derailleur has been designed from the ground up to be a reliable and race worthy option for any rider. That price is also right! Microshift have really upped the game here with a strong contender for any rider looking to step up or replace a tired old drivetrain.

Not compatible with Shimano or SRAM components.

Who's this item for: Pretty much anyone who wants a wide range 10 speed group-set on their bike. This is only one piece to the puzzle though. You also need the MicroShift Advent X shifter and Advent X 10 Speed Cassette to go with it.

Number of gears: 10. Easy to tune with precise indexing.

Weight: At 313g.

Materials: Aluminium body, aluminium outer link material, aluminium cage material.

Chain and cassette compatibility: The derailleur is designed to work with the Microshift Advent X 10-Speed Steel Cassette and a 10-speed chain. A Shimano, SRAM, or KMC chain will work just fine.

Max cassette range: The largest cog it can clear is a 48T.

Clutch style: This is where things get interesting. The clutch uses a proprietary ratchet-and-pawl tension assembly. This ensures a more durable clutch and stronger chain management over rough terrain. This modular design is also fully repairable and easy to adjust. Oh and you can turn it on and off which makes removing the rear wheel easy as! Simply push the switch to the 'open' circle and the clutch is disengaged.

Cage length: Medium cage. They also have larger pulleys and taller teeth for better chain security and higher ride height.

Pros: Awesome value and great quality with performance that rivals other options with a higher price. Easy to tune gears due to wider tolerances. It has a clutch!

Cons: It isn't the lightest derailleur but for the price does it matter? Not compatible with Shimano or SRAM components.