Originally Posted by
gregf83
The obvious solution is to get another bike. Something's always breaking or needing maintenance so one should always have at least one extra bike for these types of incidents.
I haven't heard the failure rates of SRAM being significantly different than campy or shimano. I don't think your issue is common.
Sactly what this cyclist said. While you're dropping off your bike at the lbs, pick up another one for situations just like this one...