What front mech is this?

SavellM

I need to replace my front mech as i broke a bolt in it

Can you help identify a XTR equivelent...

I think its a bottom pull direct mount.
But please let me know if you know which XTR front mech i need to replace this one.

Danlube

If your going over to Shimano you are going to need a Shimano shifter aswell. Cannot mix Sram with Shimano (shifters and mechs)

XTR is XTR

cooldad

You can on the front. Sram shifter will work fine.

benpinnick

You can mix Shimano and SRAM front mechs & shifters. Not sure what model you'll need though, the common direct mount is mounted above the mech. I had an FSR with this type of mount though, so shimano mechs are out there.....

SavellM

I already have Shimano XTR shifters.
So I want to replace this X9 with XTR...

But not 100% which XTR front mech it is I need.

I *THINK* its this one:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/shi ... e-ec023813
You can see in this doc the plate can be taken off:
http://cycle.shimano-eu.com/media/techd ... 721102.pdf

The plate can be taken off to fit on a direct mount.
Can anyone confirm?

benpinnick

FD-M980-E (no bb plate).

benpinnick

Sorry, took too long to reply

Yes, its the e-type with no bb plate. I think the 985 is only top pull though (maybe - more research needed).

SavellM

M985 is double ring front
M980 is triple ring front

As far as im aware...

Danlube

Learn something new everyday

SavellM

Just noticed the M980-E Triple which i need, says up to 42 tooth, but im running a 44t ring.
Will this be an issue?

supersonic

No, will be fine.