Originally Posted by
Slaninar
Perhaps... in the USA. Took me bloody 3 months to get a new, working STI lever. Just an extreme example, but you understand - sometimes you just get stuck and need to let it sit for a while, ride the other bike.
Your still not out of a ride though, just use the limit screws to set the derailer in a suitable gear and the bike is still very ride-able until the new part shows. You even have a 2 or 3 speed if you have a double or triple up front.