Do shifters need to match derailleur in terms of make/model?

DalaiLama
DalaiLama Posts: 9
edited March 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
I'm thinking yes but thought I'd ask.

For example can I fit Sram XO shifters to a bike that has Shimano SLX drailleur?

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  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    SRAM shifters with a number only work with SRAM rear mechs. SRAM shifters with names work with Shimano rear mechs.

    SRAM numbers are X9 X7 X5 etc SRAM names are Rocket, Attack etc

    Shimano shifters only work with Shimano rear mechs
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Front mechs are interchangeable though.

    And on the rear mech compatability you can also add that 10 speed mechs must be matched with 10 speed shifters of the same brand.

    It's all in the FAQs I believe.
  • .blitz
    .blitz Posts: 6,197
    njee20 wrote:
    Front mechs are interchangeable though.
    What is this 'front mech' of which you speak?
  • 02gf74
    02gf74 Posts: 1,171
    yes - you need to check - also search for this subject as I replied on exactly the same question last week ...

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