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Dapper-Tomatillo-875 on May 18, 2025 2:32 am Congratulations. If you have a chain tool you can convert to a single speed
TapBusiness5341 on May 18, 2025 2:39 am Had an XT derailleur do the exact same thing to me 6 miles out in a ride, long hike a bike day.
TapBusiness5341 on May 18, 2025 2:45 am Mine just snapped at the exact same location, I got an SLX afterwards as it’s a bit more robust.
Fun_Apartment631 on May 18, 2025 3:01 am Nice draisine you got there. 🙄 It’s those days that really drive home how slow climbing is and how little you need a drivetrain on a descent.
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Congratulations. If you have a chain tool you can convert to a single speed
Had an XT derailleur do the exact same thing to me 6 miles out in a ride, long hike a bike day.
Mine just snapped at the exact same location, I got an SLX afterwards as it’s a bit more robust.
Nice draisine you got there. 🙄
It’s those days that really drive home how slow climbing is and how little you need a drivetrain on a descent.
…only the uphills