A bicycle derailleur comprises a base member structured to be mounted to a
bicycle frame; a link mechanism having a first portion and a second
portion, wherein the first portion of the link mechanism is coupled to
the base member, and wherein the second portion of the link mechanism is
disposed above the first portion of the link mechanism; and a chain guide
coupled to the second portion of the link mechanism so that the chain
guide moves relative to the base member to move a chain among a plurality
of sprockets.