New or repair?
05-01-21, 09:42 PM
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New or repair?
So, I stopped into my LBS today to see about new jockey wheels for my son's bike. The derailleur in question is Shimano M952, close to 20 year old XTR. I purchased a new Acera rear mech. Looking at it, I thought what the hell, the jockey wheels bolt over from new to old. So, now my question is, keep the period correct functional XTR, or replace the entire thing with the new mech. If I use the XTR and move the jockey wheels over, I will keep the mech in case of a catastrophic failure, or whatever.
Side question related to the same bike but other end of the equation. My son decided to pull too much front brake and went over the handlebars. He is fine, just a little bruising and a small bit of road rash on his elbow. But in the process, he broke the side off the top cover of the shifter. Should I replace it with new low-end stuff (currently Deore XT), or just cover the hole with tape and silicone?
Side question related to the same bike but other end of the equation. My son decided to pull too much front brake and went over the handlebars. He is fine, just a little bruising and a small bit of road rash on his elbow. But in the process, he broke the side off the top cover of the shifter. Should I replace it with new low-end stuff (currently Deore XT), or just cover the hole with tape and silicone?
05-01-21, 09:46 PM
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If it's a kid sized bike, I'd say, whatever keeps it working, safely, til he outgrows it.
What does he think? He's the one who will be doing the wrenching, right?
What does he think? He's the one who will be doing the wrenching, right?
05-01-21, 10:00 PM
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Not a kids sized bike. It is my old Kona. Looking close, the top jockey wheel is enough thicker, I don't think I have seen a kids bike with XTR. But as far as covering the hole, I don't think he will care either way. I am wanting to get him something more appropriate for the riding that he does in the spring.
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05-01-21, 10:18 PM
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The jockey wheels are replaceable and the XTR, even a 20 year old one, is a pretty good derailer. Wheels are fairly inexpensive at about $15 a pair. I’d keep the XTR over the Acera.
I suspect what has been broken on the shifter is probably only the gear indicator. You can remove it or just leave it alone and not worry about it. The damage is probably only cosmetic.
I suspect what has been broken on the shifter is probably only the gear indicator. You can remove it or just leave it alone and not worry about it. The damage is probably only cosmetic.
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05-01-21, 10:36 PM
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The jockey wheels are replaceable and the XTR, even a 20 year old one, is a pretty good derailer. Wheels are fairly inexpensive at about $15 a pair. I’d keep the XTR over the Acera.
I suspect what has been broken on the shifter is probably only the gear indicator. You can remove it or just leave it alone and not worry about it. The damage is probably only cosmetic.
I suspect what has been broken on the shifter is probably only the gear indicator. You can remove it or just leave it alone and not worry about it. The damage is probably only cosmetic.
The damage to the shifter is just cosmetic. Surprisingly, the indicator is there, but the side of the housing broke.
05-02-21, 08:36 AM
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The damage to the shifter is just cosmetic. Surprisingly, the indicator is there, but the side of the housing broke.
I wouldn’t worry too much about it. The indicator can be removed if it bothers you.
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