As I mentioned, my bike is finally functional, but it still needs a new derailleur (yes, another new derailleur, since the one on my bike is for seven gears instead of eight, and I still get a chain rub in the highest gears). I asked this mechanic if I could video his explanation of the problem, and he said exactly what three previous mechanics said. What I can't believe is that a company with the reputation of Bike Friday would rig such a catch-me-fuck-me front shifting solution, where the cable was torqued wrong against the derailleur from the get-go. What were they thinking? A couple hundred pounds and dozens of lost hours -- Bike Friday, are you listening? The new chain ring is steel -- heavier to be sure, but at least it doesn't bend every time I fold it and pack it.
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we might be listening, but i don't think we know who you are. email a link of this to service@bikefriday.com.
ReplyDeletegood thinking making a video explanation. you must send this to Bike Friday, along with all your bills!
ReplyDeletethat was a MASSIVE jump between gears. how did they ever expect that to work?
hope you make it smoothly to aberdeen!
Hey, bikefridaywalter, check with your service department. I already mailed them the link when I posted the video here.
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