Cracked Superbe FD
04-13-17, 11:02 AM
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Cracked Superbe FD
While cleaning up components for the new bike I noticed this:
Clearly we're moving toward one fewer Suntour FD in the world. But is it an immediate concern or just something to keep in the back of my mind till I come across a suitable replacement?
If it matters, I spend the vast majority of my time on the big ring, so the arm will be under constant tension but not being shifted all that often.
Clearly we're moving toward one fewer Suntour FD in the world. But is it an immediate concern or just something to keep in the back of my mind till I come across a suitable replacement?
If it matters, I spend the vast majority of my time on the big ring, so the arm will be under constant tension but not being shifted all that often.
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04-13-17, 11:38 AM
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Come to think of it, I do have a Cyclone MkII sitting around that was unsuitable for my Voyageur. Will be a solid substitute for now.
...Anyone with personal experience on catastrophic FD failure? Curious what that looks like.
...Anyone with personal experience on catastrophic FD failure? Curious what that looks like.
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04-13-17, 11:53 AM
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Sooner or later...................................BOOYAH!!!
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No but the FD DA uses a plastic insert on the limit screws, much like a unlock nut. mine failed and after I climbing a steep hill, the chain magically shifted from the big ring to the small ring and I couldn't pedal. Used lock tight to fix the screws.
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Heck yeah.
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If it's a braze-on and you want a brand new replacement for it at a low price, send me a PM.
BTW - mine is Spb Pro from the 90's in silver anodized, with a chromed steel cage.
BTW - mine is Spb Pro from the 90's in silver anodized, with a chromed steel cage.
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04-13-17, 03:42 PM
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@FBinNY -- Clamp-on... but thanks! 
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@FBinNY -- Clamp-on... but thanks!
04-13-17, 06:38 PM
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I've seen the Cyclone II models with the same crack. T'were me, I'd just ride it for awhile. You could also swallow your pride and replace it with a Cyclone model for less money and the same function. 1st generation always preferable to to the 2nd, IMHO.
04-13-17, 06:56 PM
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Another good moment to remind all to check our aging bike components while cleaning up.
Why do the GOOD ones have to die!?
Why do the GOOD ones have to die!?
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The price we pay for fancy alloys? 
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Yeah, I'd just keep riding it too unless it was on a climbing bike. If I'm not climbing then I don't normally come off the big ring unless there's a monster wind or something like that.
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04-13-17, 08:37 PM
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notch and silver solder?
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04-14-17, 09:09 AM
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@WolfgangVerne -- A couple of other options have presented themselves already, so I think I'm in good shape. But thanks for the offer.
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04-14-17, 10:39 AM
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Bummer.
Should have used Delrin.
Should have used Delrin.
04-14-17, 11:44 AM
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