kirk revolution

NatoED
NatoED Posts: 480
edited February 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
ok call me crazy but i'm thinking of building up a retro kirk just for the hell of it. Now it used a custom front mech but could I get away with an E-type front mech ? i can't see why not as it would only move out the BB shell like a chain device .

wish me luck if I do try it .

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Sure if it clears. and look at some of the direct mount mechs.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • NatoED
    NatoED Posts: 480
    like road mechs ?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Had an e-type on the Daughters bike, was a PITA, in the end we fitted a normal mech using 1 31.8mm shim only to get it to fit OK.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    NatoED wrote:
    like road mechs ?

    nope there are currently a whole crop of direct mount mechs out there.

    I cant remember how it was fitted on the kirk though so may be totally irrelevant.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    Can't find a much better pic than this, will try to though

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  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    aha

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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    The mech was a band on mech that used an endless band.

    This is a Suntour mech of the same type, there is an XT mech on Ebay currently.

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    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • NatoED
    NatoED Posts: 480
    cheers guys . been very handy

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