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I've just got back from a week in France, helping work on my girlfriend's elderly parents house.
I was really impressed with the Eurostar social distancing and mask wearing policies.
Once in France I was amazed at the different attitude to social responsibility.
Mask wearing is second nature. They've had the policy in place as they eased lockdown over a month ago.
It really makes England look like a complete joke.I was worried I may have caught some flak for being English, but I got sympathy for how our government is handling the pandemic (and everything else).
Rather than a clown Boris Johnson is seen as a malevolent force and a gateway to the worst side of America.Getting a test was easy - we were referred through the Parent's GP as we would be visiting a care home. I got my results in under 24 hours.
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Getting a beater up and running on the cheap for a friend.
I need-
27.2 seat post (approx 250mm minimum)
Saddle
stem 1 1/8 40-60mm
Flat bars to fit stem
8 speed rear shimano Mtb shifter
flat bar brake levers for caliper brakes (not V).Rear 700c wheel. rim brake, Shimano free hub. 130mm width.
Looking to spend as little as possible to get a functional build together.
Cash and London Pick-up please.Cheers
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I have a bad feeling the shifter has had it.
This is an issue with these shifters (It happened to my old campag Xenons years ago) where the plastic rachet wears out:
Quick Google gets this
https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/29860/rear-derailleur-shifts-all-gears-at-onceI'm sure there are diy solutions for those brave enough to try, but it may be a project of diminishing returns
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I suspect that isn't the original hanger.
Looks like this one has been filed to fit for some reason.
I've just looked at replacement hangers and they don't look very different though so don't think a new one would solve this.As a bit of a bodge you could get a hanger extender (for using on large range cassettes) and install it on the inside of the current hanger to bring the mech in towards the cassette.
It will look a little odd and may require some filing and a longer bolt, but will get you rolling.
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/gear-spares/aluminum-rear-derailleur-hanger-extender/ -
Does this have a removeable/replaceable drop out and mech hanger?
If so is it original?
If it is removable can you source another one and experiment with filing/machining the hanger thinner?
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"...when i (manually) push the mech across the cassette to shift through the gears, it stops on the second-largest cog just kind of by itself, the lower limit screw isn't even touching..."
That really does sound like the mech just won't work with this frame.
Bonkers.How much space have you got between the outside of the smallest sprocket and the inside of the drop out? Not much I presume.
What hub are you using?
Back in UK and need to haul stuff bump