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Post by Dan B on Feb 26, 2011 9:28:21 GMT
So what do i need to replace my dérailleur with a reliable one? I have a Specialized Enduro Comp 2010 I have SRAM X7 shifters SRAM X9 9 speed Dérailleur medium cage My Cassette is Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 11-34t Do I need to change my front dérailleur too? That is working perfectly Foz you will need to replace your shifters and back mech, your front mech will be shimano anyway, I would look at SLX or XT, I swapped from X0 to XT and have been very impressed and happy ever since. I personally think XT is a good balance of quality and performance wihtout costing a fortune, therefore if the mech breaks off im not going to cry X0=£145 XT=£45 it's a no brainer. |
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Post by FoZ on Feb 26, 2011 12:49:43 GMT
Dan B, Thanks for the reply.
One more question, do I need a medium cage for the new dérailleur?
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Post by Dan B on Feb 26, 2011 12:55:34 GMT
Dan B, Thanks for the reply. One more question, do I need a medium cage for the new dérailleur? No worries  I tend to think of it like this a rough guide for MTB's Triple Chinring = Longcage Mech Double Chainring = Medium Single Chainring = Short This will generally work out about right but check with the manufacture before spending your hard earned  |
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Post by FoZ on Feb 26, 2011 13:09:19 GMT
Thanks again!
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Post by joncarre on Feb 26, 2011 13:29:26 GMT
Foz you will need to replace your shifters and back mech, your front mech will be shimano anyway, I would look at SLX or XT, I swapped from X0 to XT and have been very impressed and happy ever since. I personally think XT is a good balance of quality and performance wihtout costing a fortune, therefore if the mech breaks off im not going to cry X0=£145 XT=£45 it's a no brainer. Why won't the X7s work with a Shimano rear mech? Or are you recommending Shimano shifters due to reliability? |
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Post by Dan B on Feb 26, 2011 13:32:52 GMT
Foz you will need to replace your shifters and back mech, your front mech will be shimano anyway, I would look at SLX or XT, I swapped from X0 to XT and have been very impressed and happy ever since. I personally think XT is a good balance of quality and performance wihtout costing a fortune, therefore if the mech breaks off im not going to cry X0=£145 XT=£45 it's a no brainer. Why won't the X7s work with a Shimano rear mech? Or are you recommending Shimano shifters due to reliability? The indexing is different you will never be able to get them setup properly. |
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Post by joncarre on Feb 26, 2011 14:26:38 GMT
Why won't the X7s work with a Shimano rear mech? Or are you recommending Shimano shifters due to reliability? The indexing is different you will never be able to get them setup properly. Ah right, ok. Glad you mentioned that cos I've been looking at an XT rear mech. So I would have to change my shifters. I take it front mechs are a different story? Or would I need a Shimano front mech with Shimano shifters? |
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Post by Dan B on Feb 26, 2011 15:25:47 GMT
The front mechs are interchangeable Sram shifter Shimano mech vice versa, my Giant was equipped from the factory with X9 shifters and an XT front mech.
If memory serves me correctly SRam have only been producing MTB front mechs for a year or two.
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Post by Oggy on Feb 26, 2011 16:54:54 GMT
Shimano and SRAM shifters pull different amounts of cable per click so they they aren't cross compatible edit (sorry Dan didnt notice you had already answered the question, dam phone app didnt how up your posts  ) |
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Post by Dan B on Feb 26, 2011 18:55:20 GMT
Shimano and SRAM shifters pull different amounts of cable per click so they they aren't cross compatible edit (sorry Dan didnt notice you had already answered the question, dam phone app didnt how up your posts ) No worries matey |
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Post by FoZ on Feb 28, 2011 12:38:47 GMT
OK, I feel really dumb asking this. Can you get XT shifters to work with a 2 speed front setup?
I just can't get my head round it......
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