Shifter Barrel Adjuster - repair work required
nubenotforlong
Posts: 68
Bought a cheap Specialized Allez Sport frame off fleabay recently and whilst it appears mostly in good order, one of the barrel adjusters was rusted solid. A bit of PTFE, grease did not penetrate and a 'gentle' twist with pliers resulted in the barrel shearing completely off.
I have tried gently to drill out the adjust with little success.
Any ideas?
Can I get the front deraileur indexed without it? Can I make up something to work? Is there a solution I have not considered?
Thanks in advance
Tony
I have tried gently to drill out the adjust with little success.
Any ideas?
Can I get the front deraileur indexed without it? Can I make up something to work? Is there a solution I have not considered?
Thanks in advance
Tony
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I dont think I've ever needed to adjust my front mech using the cable adjuster. I reckon you'll be fine as is.0
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You can buy inline cable adjusters like these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Ritchey_Cable_Tension_Barrel_Adjusters/5360038274/
So don't worrk to much0 -
Thanks very much - as a slight aside, do you know how I can get back the 2 hours sunny riding I missed on Saturday trying to fix this thing ...
Cheers
Tony0