Shimano Altus Front Mech Compatability

nickel
nickel Posts: 476
edited March 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
Hey Guys,

Finally got round to ordering the parts to upgrade my hardrock from 7 speed to 9 speed, only thing i havent ordered is a new front mech, will my basic altus front mech work with a 9 speed system? Was planning on getting a new front mech at some point anyway but if my altus will work it'll just save me shilling out another 20 quid for the time being.

Cheers

Nick

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    It will - but may be a touch slow shifting as the cage is a little wider.
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  • nickel
    nickel Posts: 476
    Cheers, If the slower shifting is annoying I'll just order a nice shiny slx front mech :)
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    My Daughter is running a 9 speed chain and cassette with a 7 speed front mech, (Shimano STX) on her commuter, it required a little more finesse setting up to get the up and down shifts even, but once done the shift is really no different to the 'right combination'.

    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.

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