joebingo
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- Location
- London, England
So, I was in a world of pain having just finished climbing highgate hill and decide it's about time and put the hammer down for the last mini hillock before descending the other side (the fun 35mph+ bit). So I drop a few cogs and then shift the chain onto the big chainring.
At least, that was the idea, instead, I shifted the chain in between the chainring and the front mech (somehow), bringing my pedals to an immediate stop and bending the front mech beyond recognition.
So, I've had my first proper mechanical failing on the bike, after 1500 miles (not bad considering I bought the bike from someone who hadn't changed a thing on it having ridden 6,000 miles including to Morocco and back). My question is can I even get an 8 speed Shimano front derailleur any more?
Apprehensive about using the MTB for a commute tomorrow, though I guess it's weight will be countered by it's 24 tooth chainring .
At least, that was the idea, instead, I shifted the chain in between the chainring and the front mech (somehow), bringing my pedals to an immediate stop and bending the front mech beyond recognition.
So, I've had my first proper mechanical failing on the bike, after 1500 miles (not bad considering I bought the bike from someone who hadn't changed a thing on it having ridden 6,000 miles including to Morocco and back). My question is can I even get an 8 speed Shimano front derailleur any more?
Apprehensive about using the MTB for a commute tomorrow, though I guess it's weight will be countered by it's 24 tooth chainring .