etap 11 front derailleur pin: replacing it/repair advice

[tripmaster]

I know they took a picture of it! They found it amusing because it's the smallest thing they've made, their CNC machines are for much more industrial, large pieces. They did say there are other CNC machines that can fab this much easier, but they didnt know of such a place in Seattle.

I'll ask them tomorrow!

[unterhausen]

I'm sure there is someone in Seattle that has a Swiss screw machine, which seems like how these might be made in the first place. OTOH, they would probably want a large minimum order.

[meyatt]

I'm glad you figured out something that worked!

Keeping these things alive is like a science project on its own now. When my FD limit screw seized I had to drill the thing out, re-tap it with a slightly larger size, and then buy an entire box of grub screws to replace it. It works now and you'd probably never know the difference at first glance, but it was like a two week process with a lot of second guessing.

[tripmaster]

Originally Posted by unterhausen

I'm sure there is someone in Seattle that has a Swiss screw machine, which seems like how these might be made in the first place. OTOH, they would probably want a large minimum order.

Yeah but this is where the trail led me! $150 still cheaper than $400 for a used FD and less wasteful :-)

He did say there were other CNC machines that were more suited for this, but he didnt say that he knew anything in seattle. plus im back on the road now!

[tripmaster]

Finish isnt as smooth but its not really a hinge so much as a pivot point. I put the new pin on my Outback Breakaway, and transplanted the OEM pin to my rain bike. The eclip is galvanized steel which wont last as long as stainless, but my Breakaway wont see much moisture until I decide to use it as a gravel bike.

[many_styles]

Nicceee!!!!


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[corkycalvin]

It’s amazing they can make something that small and precise