How do you keep the crap out of your shifters
02-14-12, 07:44 AM
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How do you keep the crap out of your shifters
I find I lose top gear on my front derailleur after not too long.
Anybody have a solution (pun intended) for this?
Anybody have a solution (pun intended) for this?
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Fenders do wonders. Are you saying that you start riding in snow and then at some point find that you can no longer shift into the big ring? Except for using full coverage fenders, I don't think there is a lot you can do about that. You probably have enough snow/slush caking up the derailleur that it can't move enough to push the chain. If the derailleur is getting stuck sometime after you have completed your ride through the snow though, it's best to knock the slush off as soon as you stop riding so it doesn't have a chance to freeze up solid. Even that doesn't always work for me though. Rinsing/thawing if off at home and then lubing everything just about always gets it working again.
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Keeping my handlebar mounted shifters clean has never been a problem.
Keeping derailleurs clean is more of a problem. Fenders, with a front extender works well. I have also used down-tube fenders & fork mounted fenders with good results.
Keeping derailleurs clean is more of a problem. Fenders, with a front extender works well. I have also used down-tube fenders & fork mounted fenders with good results.
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Full fenders are a grace from the Lord.
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I had this problem on my mtb. Instead of snow, I was getting just enough grit and mud off the tire to obstruct shifting between my small and mid chainrings. I was wondering if anyone puts a mudflap of sorts that just covers the derailler.
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