Derailleur cage scratched by chain, is it normal?
08-30-14 | 04:36 AM
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Derailleur cage scratched by chain, is it normal?
Hi,
I am a MTB newbie and just received my new bike. Took it out for a 10 mins ride and shifted the gears around. After the short ride, I noticed that the rear derailleur cage is scratched probably by the chain. Is this normal? do I need to go back to the LBS to let them have alook at it? Pix below. Thank you very much.
I am a MTB newbie and just received my new bike. Took it out for a 10 mins ride and shifted the gears around. After the short ride, I noticed that the rear derailleur cage is scratched probably by the chain. Is this normal? do I need to go back to the LBS to let them have alook at it? Pix below. Thank you very much.
08-30-14 | 07:53 AM
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08-30-14 | 08:53 AM
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Its an off road MTB & its just the 1st of many scratches ..
Wouldn't notice it but for the black finish . paint over the scratches if it bothers you ..
Wouldn't notice it but for the black finish . paint over the scratches if it bothers you ..
Last edited by fietsbob; 08-30-14 at 08:57 AM.
08-30-14 | 11:22 AM
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On my mountain bike, it's easier to keep track of the places that are not scratched.
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