08-22-2004, 08:06 PM
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Sun, 22 Aug 2004 19:04:50 -0500, <412934A2.CDED34E6@airmail.net>,
RBR <rbr1227@airmail.net> wrote:
>Hi,
>Maybe someone can help me here. I found an old Murray MT Climber 10
>speed I would like to fix up for a neighborhood kid who can't afford one
>of his own. I specifically need some rear wheel derailer parts for it
>since one of the small sprockets is completely gone. It is labeled
>"Dynadex Falcon". I also will need the cable from the handlebar shifter
>as well. There may be a few other parts needed once this project gets
>along.(The brakes are in good shape after a bit of work) Anyone know a
>reputable place where I might be able to get these parts? My knowledge
>on bicycles is pretty limited, and I'm sure most may say that this
>particular bike may not be worth fixing, but I thought I'd give it a
>try. Any help on this would really be appreciated. Thanks.
>Richard
The derailleur parts you're missing (idler) are fairly generic across
the brands of that quality. As suggested previously the dump may be
the place to look for a donor bike. The cables are easily replaced
with new ones.
To keep costs reasonable it's sometimes cheaper to buy a $10 garage
sale or thrift store bike for fixing up another foundling than buying
the parts individually.
You might be able to find charitable or non-profit organisations in
your area doing on a large scale the wonderful things that you're
doing as an individual. That would be a resource for locating cheap
parts. I'm lucky to live in a city with a couple of community based
bicycle shops that recycle bikes, sell used part and offer assistance.
For information and instruction, Sheldon Brown's web site is
frequently cited. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/articles.html
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