Hi, I recently bought a second hand shiv frameset, (its my third one) but it only has the frame and fork. No headset, no rear derailleur hangar, no brakes. I want to buy those but my LBS has some trouble getting the parts. LBS are good guys, and are a official dealer, so I expected a catalog where they would order any part or screw for any specialized bike from the factory. But it seems to be a bit harder. So looking into ordering them myself. But no idea from where. Any tips very welcome.
We tried some headsets (FSA, Canecreek, Origin) at the store with the right size but just didnt fit properly. Bottom was too spaced and the top was not flush, others did not fit. It does not seem to be a standard size. I either want the original headset with the part that matches the frame, or the exact size of another brand that will fit for sure or is being used by someone out there. I saw some pics in google of cane creek headsets on the shiv, no sizes, models mentioned though..
For the rear derailleur hanger, the LBS looked at a catalog (non-specialized) with allot of hangars and are trying to best guess which hangar i need by looking at the shape of the hangar spot on the frame, which is not really a sure thing. If they order it it may take a few weeks to get here, and it would be dissapointing if it wouldnt be the right one.
Brakes are an issue with this frame, I have a set of magura's but the EPS screw is damaged so cant bleed it. If i can buy a set of the original cable ones would be good. Last option (and just because of price, if the budget allowed it would be first) i could get the omega sv brakes from amazon. I have a front on one of my other bikes, solid brake. But, I want to see if I can get the originals first.
Is there a source for specific specialized part like this for consumers? Or maybe an online bike shop that could help with this?
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I also do not have the metal cable guide part for the rear brake cable. But this could be part of the brakes.
Thanks in advance //Daniel
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We tried some headsets (FSA, Canecreek, Origin) at the store with the right size but just didnt fit properly. Bottom was too spaced and the top was not flush, others did not fit. It does not seem to be a standard size. I either want the original headset with the part that matches the frame, or the exact size of another brand that will fit for sure or is being used by someone out there. I saw some pics in google of cane creek headsets on the shiv, no sizes, models mentioned though..
For the rear derailleur hanger, the LBS looked at a catalog (non-specialized) with allot of hangars and are trying to best guess which hangar i need by looking at the shape of the hangar spot on the frame, which is not really a sure thing. If they order it it may take a few weeks to get here, and it would be dissapointing if it wouldnt be the right one.
Brakes are an issue with this frame, I have a set of magura's but the EPS screw is damaged so cant bleed it. If i can buy a set of the original cable ones would be good. Last option (and just because of price, if the budget allowed it would be first) i could get the omega sv brakes from amazon. I have a front on one of my other bikes, solid brake. But, I want to see if I can get the originals first.
Is there a source for specific specialized part like this for consumers? Or maybe an online bike shop that could help with this?
[edited]
I also do not have the metal cable guide part for the rear brake cable. But this could be part of the brakes.
Thanks in advance //Daniel
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Swim with swimmers, bike with cyclists, run with runners. Train with those who are hard to keep up with. Soon you will be hard to keep up with.
