lx to xtr front mech

jacktheoc
jacktheoc Posts: 1,556
edited October 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
i have been offered a 06 xtr front mech for cheap and have decided to buy it!
i currebtly have a lx front mech is it just a case of taking the lx mech off and putting xtr on and tuning it up!

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    basically yes. as long as it is the correct diameter for your seat tube!
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • jacktheoc
    jacktheoc Posts: 1,556
    i currently have a 06 lx front mech so i cant imagine the xtr being much different!
    will it be a big difference drom the lx!
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    they can be very different there are at least 4 versions of the LX

    and similar on the XTR it might work but there is a 75% that it will not.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • jacktheoc
    jacktheoc Posts: 1,556
    cheers for that nicklouse, not to ar*ed if it doesnt fit i got it for £7, but hopefully it will, i might just take it to my lbs and get them to fit it!