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« Reply #915 on: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 23:45:35 »

What make and model is the derailleur? Mtb or road? You can get them at massively knocked down prices if you spend just a moment looking around on the web. And they're piss easy to replace yourself.
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« Reply #916 on: Friday, December 6, 2013, 00:08:03 »

What make and model is the derailleur? Mtb or road? You can get them at massively knocked down prices if you spend just a moment looking around on the web. And they're piss easy to replace yourself.
Its a Shimano Deore from a Trek MTB
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« Reply #917 on: Friday, December 6, 2013, 07:26:07 »

chain reaction have loadsa deore front derailleur's for under £20.00
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« Reply #918 on: Friday, December 6, 2013, 07:46:21 »

£15 on Wiggle.
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« Reply #919 on: Friday, December 6, 2013, 11:20:55 »

Went to the LBS and they had a Shimano Alivio for £25 plus £5 fitting. Although I could have got it cheaper on line, I went for it to save me a couple of hours messing around!
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« Reply #920 on: Friday, December 6, 2013, 20:59:26 »

Good job. And you won't have to worry about chain removal and fine tuning.

In future, step away from the limit screws.

On a different matter thanks to a sickness bug I've still not managed a ride on the new steed. At least when I do manage it I'll be 5lbs lighter
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« Reply #921 on: Friday, December 6, 2013, 21:30:48 »

My new winter gear turned up this week so looks like I'll finally be able to get out for a ride this weekend.

I look great in lycra tights Cool
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« Reply #922 on: Friday, December 6, 2013, 21:42:12 »

My new winter gear turned up this week so looks like I'll finally be able to get out for a ride this weekend.

I look great in lycra tights Cool

Did you get overshoes ??
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« Reply #923 on: Friday, December 6, 2013, 21:43:54 »

Nope, one thing I haven't got. Do have thermal socks though, so hopefully they'll do for now.
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« Reply #924 on: Friday, December 6, 2013, 21:48:01 »

Nope, one thing I haven't got. Do have thermal socks though, so hopefully they'll do for now.

I think you'll invest eventually - I went out last week with thermal socks and overshoes and still had frozen toes. Put some duck tape over the vents in the sole of your shoes - it helps.
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« Reply #925 on: Friday, December 6, 2013, 21:57:24 »

Duct tape sounds a good idea.

My sister's just moved and her new gaff is halfway round my usual loop, so I can always stop for a cuppa if it gets too cold Cheesy
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« Reply #926 on: Friday, December 6, 2013, 22:01:26 »

Good plan. I've also tried 2 pairs of socks with a layer of cling film in between - every little helps.

and you thought lycra tights were bad  Cheesy
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« Reply #927 on: Friday, December 6, 2013, 23:57:12 »

Overshoes are great! I look a complete pratt with them, but they help keep my feet warm and dry - Except when I was coming home from work this week and the heavens opened. There was no where for me to stop and get my waterproof trousers out, so I pressed on. The rain unfortunately ran down my 'tights' and inside my overshoes, soaking my socks, feet and cycling shoes!
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« Reply #928 on: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 12:07:14 »

Overshoes are great! I look a complete pratt with them, but they help keep my feet warm and dry - Except when I was coming home from work this week and the heavens opened. There was no where for me to stop and get my waterproof trousers out, so I pressed on. The rain unfortunately ran down my 'tights' and inside my overshoes, soaking my socks, feet and cycling shoes!

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« Reply #929 on: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 17:40:35 »

For simply keeping your feet warm and moderately dry, for not much money...these can't be beat http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CLPXOSH/planet_x_neoprene_overshoes

Mine are looking a little ragged at the bottom a year or so on, but I was having to do a fair bit of wandering around train stations with them on last winter. I'm sure if you can leave walking in them to a minimum, they'll last for a good while too.
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