namchamper
New Member
- Location
- London
I ride a Trek 520.
It's a '97 model - I adore it and we've covered a lot of ground together.
I have RSX levers which are beginning to not engage.
The right one has already been taken apart, cleaned and re-greased by a bike mech friend of mine - I am loath to do it myself.
I have a new rear wheel with a 7 speed free hub on it, with spacers. So the wheel will work with 8 speed + levers.
My front derailleur works, but has a lot of play in it.
Money is tight.
What would people advise?
I could get a second hand set of RSX levers - I've sourced a set for $115.
Or, I could get a new drive chain.
My gearing at the moment is:
Rear: 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Front: 26/36/46 teeth
And I like this set up immensely.
Ideas people??
Ta.
It's a '97 model - I adore it and we've covered a lot of ground together.
I have RSX levers which are beginning to not engage.
The right one has already been taken apart, cleaned and re-greased by a bike mech friend of mine - I am loath to do it myself.
I have a new rear wheel with a 7 speed free hub on it, with spacers. So the wheel will work with 8 speed + levers.
My front derailleur works, but has a lot of play in it.
Money is tight.
What would people advise?
I could get a second hand set of RSX levers - I've sourced a set for $115.
Or, I could get a new drive chain.
My gearing at the moment is:
Rear: 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Front: 26/36/46 teeth
And I like this set up immensely.
Ideas people??
Ta.