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08-11-10, 03:27 PM | #961 | |
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Re: The MTB thread
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08-11-10, 07:51 PM | #962 |
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Re: The MTB thread
Aye, not a bad idea, a single speed would probably not have worked under the circumstances (VERY bumpy DH style track, lots of rock gardens). Thing is a drop out isnt heavy and should be half way simple to change out.
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09-11-10, 09:38 AM | #963 |
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Re: The MTB thread
Howdy all. I have noticed something not so good on my bike. It appears that whilst in Wales the Quick Release on the rear has mangled the dropout a little. It is still secure, but obviously I want to change. My question however is, are dropouts made for specific frames or are they quite generic?
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09-11-10, 09:55 AM | #964 |
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Re: The MTB thread
Drew I cannot find anything that gives details on your bike's frame construction, but my first question would be does it have replaceable dropouts? Most MTBs with replaceable dropouts will have ones that bolt on so the hole pattern needs to match when going for a replacement.
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09-11-10, 10:45 AM | #965 |
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Re: The MTB thread
It has what looks like an alu plate between the derraileur mount and frame. This alu plate is then connected where the Quick Release comes through.
Thats the dropout isn't it? I know Decathlon sell them, but was wandering if could just buy one off ebay.
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09-11-10, 11:06 AM | #966 |
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Re: The MTB thread
It will be a bike specific part. Probably just best to go to Decathlon... How damaged is it? Any pictures?
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09-11-10, 11:10 AM | #967 |
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Re: The MTB thread
Not got any pics at mo. The QR has dug into the alu a little. It is not in any danger of coming off or anything, I am keeping an eye on it to make sure it doesn't do any more damage until I can get it changed.
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09-11-10, 11:10 AM | #968 |
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Re: The MTB thread
All the ones I have bought have been bike/frame specific, so I would recommend a trip to Decathlon.
Not sure how a QR would mangle a dropout though?
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09-11-10, 11:21 AM | #969 |
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Re: The MTB thread
I think it must have taken a known on the QR in Wales, thus jamming it into the dropout. To be honest, I am thinking I will invest in new QR skewers anyhow and get new dropouts once paid next week.
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