Bike seized up, looking for advice on a new one - XL.

[RobertWhitehead]

ST17 Elegant hoops with 105 hubs | Bike Hub - my suggestion for peace of mind - get yourself a spare set of wheels (yes it is my own add I am punting) and then get your set repaired by someone who knows a thing or two about building and repairing 😁. That's just my 2 cents

[PhilipV]

15 hours ago, Cutney said:

I'm in Stellenbosch and my bike is currently at Outdoor Escape.

Might i suggest Flandria or Mason's Bike Inn for a second opinion?

[TNT1]

17 hours ago, Cutney said:

 

Long story short the chain came off at high speeds and got really jammed in-between the rear derailleur/spokes/cassette. I nearly died since it put the wheel to a halt. The chain/wheels now flows backwards and forwards, as one - no free flowing back wheel. Freehub issues? Hopefully some of that makes sense?

I'm told because it's an older bike it's now going to be a matter of sourcing parts and there's no eta on that. 

I hope you're right and it's enough time but I don't want to find out the hard way that it wasn't... plus, I'm assuming it's going to cost an arm and a leg to get fixed, so I'm considering rather putting that money toward a new bike.

It sounds like you should just check the classifieds here and pick up a back wheel or even just another freehub and cassette. You sure don't need a new bike, but you do need a new bike shop, cause someone told you lies.

[Cutney]

2 hours ago, TNT1 said:

It sounds like you should just check the classifieds here and pick up a back wheel or even just another freehub and cassette. You sure don't need a new bike, but you do need a new bike shop, cause someone told you lies.

I don't mean to throw my bike shop under the bus, I was just in a bit of a panic.

This morning they got back to me and quoted R1300 for a new back wheel since they couldn't find a free hub. They also have now given me an eta for Wednesday.

So, I think all might be well now. Thanks to everyone.

[ChrisF]

Maybe make sure they did check the limit settings on the derailure when you pick up the bike ....   Dont want the same to happen to the new wheel.

[droo]

4 hours ago, Cutney said:

I don't mean to throw my bike shop under the bus, I was just in a bit of a panic.

This morning they got back to me and quoted R1300 for a new back wheel since they couldn't find a free hub. They also have now given me an eta for Wednesday.

So, I think all might be well now. Thanks to everyone.

Good news, and now you've got time to look for a proper deal on an upgrade if you still feel the itch...

[Cutney]

1 hour ago, droo said:

Good news, and now you've got time to look for a proper deal on an upgrade if you still feel the itch...

Yea, and as you say, it's probably best to look after the Argus 😃

 

[Cutney]

Thanks again for everyone's input.

[droo]

Glad you got sorted, now to catch up on training...