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so this afternoon the spring inside the top pivot bolt assembly (i.e. where the mech bolts onto the frame) of my XTR M950 rear mech snapped. I bought the mech about 4 years ago, haven't used it that much and it's in perfect condition otherwise. Worryingly, I don't seem to be able to find a replacement spring on-line. I *really* like the mech, it's on my race bike and I don't want to have to shell out goodness knows how much for a new one.
my questions are:
1. Am I merely ignorant and can I actually get hold of a new spring from somewhere? If so, where?
2. will any Shimano top pivot spring fit inside the M950 pivot bolt? If so I will just buy an Alivio mech or similar and cannibalise it for spares.
3. Failing all this, does anybody have a Retired or Broken XTR M950 rear mech which they would be willing to sell me so that I can extract the relevant spring?
Thank you in advance for your help...
Mail me-I might be able to help
If merlin man cannot help then I can for sure
oh I am looking for a brolen 950 LH shifter pod if anyone can help
paul
Thank you Merlinman and Paul - have mailed Merlinman already. If things don't work out then I will get in touch with you, Paul. I really appreciate you both offering to help.
(unfortunately I don't have a spare 950 shifter pod - sorry!)
Paul - if you're offering a M950 spring (with or without rest of mech), please could you mail me? address in profile. thank you!
It's well possible that the spring from any Shimano mech would work.
I'd ask for a discarded one from your lbs.
Either that or work out the part number from the exploded diagrams on the Shimano site and then goto a Shimano service centre and get them to order the part. Bit like cars though, replacement parts are way more expensive than the original part.