10 Speed STI sent o...
 

[Closed] 10 Speed STI sent off for Warrenty Any thing I can do in the mean time ?

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I've not had a road bike long only a year, so I dont have as many spares as I do for my Mountain bikes.

My the spring has failed in my right hand STI unit which is fine because its covered under warranty.

It sent it back using collect + but forgot to include the receipt so a return is being delayed.

Is their anything I can do to get my road bike back up and running ?

STI units seem mega expensive.

 
Posted : 21/02/2014 2:49 pm
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SH down tube shifter?

 
Posted : 21/02/2014 3:09 pm
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he'll still need something to hold on to!

Merlin have got 5700's at £99 the pair

http://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-105-5700-sti-levers-black-49194.html

or you could try getting hold of some second hand.

or single speed for a few days

 
Posted : 21/02/2014 3:11 pm
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ok cheers guys sound like I just need to wait or I could flat bar it that might be easiest

 
Posted : 21/02/2014 3:38 pm
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Use the hi/lo screws to lock it in one gear.

 
Posted : 21/02/2014 3:59 pm
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He would still need some kind of brake lever though.

 
Posted : 21/02/2014 4:25 pm
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Without spending silly money, your best bet would be to go out for a mountain bike ride.

 
Posted : 21/02/2014 4:38 pm
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...to go out for a [b][i]mountain bike[/i][/b] ride
???? this is stw you know!

 
Posted : 21/02/2014 4:57 pm
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Without spending silly money, your best bet would be to go out for a mountain bike ride.

true I used my 29er for my commute today but would like my road bike back.

 
Posted : 21/02/2014 7:39 pm