Stuck with broken derailler

[mathieu]

I am stuck with a broken rear derailller in Escalante - UT. It's a Shimano Deore XT - M772, 9 speed. Does anyone out there have a suggestion where I can order a new one, or a compatible type, and have it sent here asap? I am from Europe and not familiar how this works in the US. Any help appreciated!

[Smo]

I'm not 100% sure on this, but I believe that most 8-speed derailleurs will work with a 9-speed system.  An 8-speed shimano derailleur should be easier to find . . .hopefully.  Escalante is a tiny town.

[mathieu]

In Escalante there is nothing. Is there a bike shop in Flagstaff that I could contact?

[Smo]

Yeah, there are like 4 or 5 shops in Flag.  They're all pretty good.  St George, Utah would be closer, though, so I would try there.  Or possibly Moab.

I would also ask at Escalante Outfitters if you haven't already, they are pretty friendly and could be helpful.

I also feel like there must be a way to get a derailleur locally in Escalante.  I mean, buying a used one off of whoever, you could see if anyone's selling a used bike, etc.  Any 7, 8 or 9 speed derailleur that isn't SRAM will probably work for you.

[JRA]

Google search the derailleur and order it online.  You could pay for overnight delivery from Fedex or UPS.  

https://www.google.com/webhp?sa=N&hl=en&tab=lw#hl=en&q=8+speed+shimano+derailleur&tbm=shop

[mathieu]

I would also ask at Escalante Outfitters if you haven't already, they are pretty friendly and could be helpful.

Thanks for that very helpful piece of advice! Outfitters brought me in contact with a local biker who had all the tools and even a spare new derailler. I can move on.