Fettling


Rear Mech Substitutions, Front mech Frustrations & Fettling the Fleet

Being the contradictory (some would say contrary) character I am, rummaging unearthed a good, little used LX rear mech. Undoubtedly, this venerable derailleur is the way forward for the Univega-breaking a high end road mech would’ve brought distress to my wallet and tears to my eyes. That sorted, the front mech went on a curious rebellion, refusing to trickle the chain onto the granny ring. Now at one level I’ve ample gearing outer and middle alone for riding fully laden up, down and along the Great Wall of China, much less tugging the tagalong.

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