Replacing a Bicycle Shim (and other mods)
Hi all,
I currently have an NVO component shim/stem combo in my bike right now, which looks similar to this:
http://www.nvocomponents.com/images/fm-1-s.jpg
Now as you can see, the NVO component is specialized and has a specific bump that makes the stems specific.
I recently bought a different stem and was wondering if it's possible to replace the shim so that it can accomodate a standard stem? Is it also possible to use parts from a junker mountain bike and if so, how do you replace a bicycle shim?
Finally, is it smart to replace front and rear derailleur so that my current 7-speed Dahon Jack becomes 24-speed (by retrieving parts from a road bike)?