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@kid_scruff
Hi,
Fairly simple question this; has anyone had any luck/experience with fabricating/modifying a return spring for a rear derailleur?
I recently bought this
, which I believe is a Huret Jubilee, those weight weenies out there will probably recognize it. It's missing a return spring, which, after studying several pictures of Jubilee derailleurs, I believe is similar to these
, but on the return spring, the straight section of the spring is longer.
Should I:
A) Buy the replacements above, and modify them accordingly with patience and a pair of pliers
B) Try and fabricate a completely new one from a spoke (I read on another forum somewhere about someone doing this with a ti spoke, as the original return spring wasn't powerful enough and the ti spoke was a few hundredths of a gram lighter)
C) Not be such a cheapskate when it comes to buying stuff.
D) HTFU/£1
A-thankyou.