Electronic shifters question
09-16-23, 09:41 AM
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Only thing unusual that I know about is that I sweat a lot, and my sweat apparently is a pretty acidic. I've had two replace two handle bars because they corroded. Now have a carbon handlebar. So could be that sweat gets into the shifters and cables. Maybe I don't do enough to prevent it. And it hasn't been like this from the start as far as needing frequent derailleur adjustments, although probably always a little above average. This calendar year has been more frequent.
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09-16-23, 09:41 AM
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Only thing unusual that I know about is that I sweat a lot, and my sweat apparently is a pretty acidic. I've had two replace two handle bars because they corroded. Now have a carbon handlebar. So could be that sweat gets into the shifters and cables. Maybe I don't do enough to prevent it. And it hasn't been like this from the start as far as needing frequent derailleur adjustments, although probably always a little above average. This calendar year has been more frequent.
I know it’s not considered best practice these days, but maybe putting a dab of grease on the cables where they come out of the housing could prevent some of the sweat from dripping in and pooling in there.
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09-16-23, 09:44 AM
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Dude, that’s crazy…every bit of it. No bike should need that much attention or replacement parts, nor not stay in adjustment like that.
I have no idea what could cause such an affair, but what kind of frame and drivetrain components are we talking about here?
Absent more details, all I can think to say is to sell the darned thing because it must be cursed, but I don’t believe in that kind of stuff myself. If you’re having real problems, there are real causes.
I have no idea what could cause such an affair, but what kind of frame and drivetrain components are we talking about here?
Absent more details, all I can think to say is to sell the darned thing because it must be cursed, but I don’t believe in that kind of stuff myself. If you’re having real problems, there are real causes.
This is the bike: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/ro...=239328-159163
They're replacing parts with the same it originally had.
09-16-23, 09:45 AM
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See, I’m cool if the shop says “see if this fixes it,” but if it didn’t, they should have taken the bike back and continued to tinker with it. Maybe bad derailleur hanger, or a worn out derailleur at this point?
09-16-23, 09:48 AM
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They frequently have taken it back and tinkered. Most recent time it stayed in their shop a week without them calling me. I called. "We've been busy.'' Five days later, I picked it up unfixed and haven't seen them again. When I buy a new bike, I might have to go 'Pretty Woman' on them and go back and ask if they're paid on commission.
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Hose it down wherever you sweat on it. It might require more frequent lubing, but it's better than having it stew in a corrosive bath.
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This is original: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/ro...=239328-159163
Replacement parts same as original as far as I know.
Replacement parts same as original as far as I know.
09-16-23, 09:59 AM
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Derailleur is not that old. It's been replaced. Can't remember when, maybe 2 years ago?
They frequently have taken it back and tinkered. Most recent time it stayed in their shop a week without them calling me. I called. "We've been busy.'' Five days later, I picked it up unfixed and haven't seen them again. When I buy a new bike, I might have to go 'Pretty Woman' on them and go back and ask if they're paid on commission.
They frequently have taken it back and tinkered. Most recent time it stayed in their shop a week without them calling me. I called. "We've been busy.'' Five days later, I picked it up unfixed and haven't seen them again. When I buy a new bike, I might have to go 'Pretty Woman' on them and go back and ask if they're paid on commission.
How many miles on the bike?
I get the feeling that it must be something small, like a missed cassette spacer that nobody noticed that’s giving you grief.
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09-16-23, 10:18 AM
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Only thing unusual that I know about is that I sweat a lot, and my sweat apparently is a pretty acidic. I've had to replace two handle bars because they corroded. Now have a carbon handlebar. So could be that sweat gets into the shifters and cables. Maybe I don't do enough to prevent it. And it hasn't been like this from the start as far as needing frequent derailleur adjustments, although probably always a little above average. This calendar year has been more frequent.
Anyway, I can’t possibly diagnose the problem at this distance, but the conditions sure seem highly unusual even accounting for the aggressive perspiration.
