Second broken Shimano RD in a month
01-07-06, 07:11 PM
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Second broken Shimano RD in a month
I can't even guess how this derailleur broke. I didn't even ride the bike. I just stripped it to weigh the frame and while reassembling I found that the derailleur cage is no longer sprung to take slack out of the chain. In fact it is sprung to loosen the chain. Grrrrr. I doubt I will ever buy another Shimano component other than to replace a broken one - pretty common occurrence these days. I have no idea who I bought the derailleur from. I bought it on ebay. It was new in the box. I bought it 6 months ago. It might have a total of 1500 miles on it. Is there any way to get warranty relief from Shimano?
01-07-06, 08:57 PM
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You sure you threaded the chain through the right way?
01-08-06, 08:29 AM
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Are you sure you installed it with the b-screw behind the tab on the dropout?
If you've broken two Shimano rear derailleurs in a month, I have to assume it's something you are doing. I've ridden Shimano derailleurs for over 30,000 miles each and have worked on dozens of them on various bikes. I've never seen a "broken" one that wasn't crashed.
If you've broken two Shimano rear derailleurs in a month, I have to assume it's something you are doing. I've ridden Shimano derailleurs for over 30,000 miles each and have worked on dozens of them on various bikes. I've never seen a "broken" one that wasn't crashed.
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Thanks. Yes I know how to intall a derailleur. I took the thing apart. The spring had slipped off the stud that holds it. Last month's deraillure simply snapped into two pieces. The solution is clear. Campagnolo!
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Originally Posted by fmw
Thanks. The solution is clear. Campagnolo!
01-09-06, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by fmw
Thanks. Yes I know how to intall a derailleur. I took the thing apart. The spring had slipped off the stud that holds it. Last month's deraillure simply snapped into two pieces. The solution is clear. Campagnolo!
01-09-06, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by fmw
Thanks. Yes I know how to intall a derailleur. I took the thing apart. The spring had slipped off the stud that holds it. Last month's deraillure simply snapped into two pieces. The solution is clear. Campagnolo!
01-10-06, 07:06 PM
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Good luck...................only way you get a warranty is probably through your LBS with receipt.
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01-11-06, 03:47 AM
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Originally Posted by fmw
Thanks. Yes I know how to intall a derailleur. I took the thing apart. The spring had slipped off the stud that holds it. Last month's deraillure simply snapped into two pieces. The solution is clear. Campagnolo!
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I'm fairly certain the OP is an anti-Shimano, pro-Campy TROLL. Which is incredibly sad when you think about it. Check out all his threads.
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