How do I choose mechs that will fit?
Jamieg285
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Until now all I've ever done is ride, but the time has now come to replace some stuff.
The bike is 17 years old and was kitted out with a mix of Alivio/Acera. I've just had the chainset replaced with a new FC-M410 Alivio 22/32/42, new Hg50 chain and a new hg30 7 speed cassette.
The new components are showing up faults with the mechs and I want to replace both. I've looked at a couple of online retailers, but am just getting confused.
What do I need to look for when looking for a front mech? None of them state 7 speed, so will any do? None seem to mentiont the 42 top ring size, again does that matter?
Does the rear mech need to be 7 speed out can I pick any?
All advice and recommendations welcome.
Cheers,
Jamie
The bike is 17 years old and was kitted out with a mix of Alivio/Acera. I've just had the chainset replaced with a new FC-M410 Alivio 22/32/42, new Hg50 chain and a new hg30 7 speed cassette.
The new components are showing up faults with the mechs and I want to replace both. I've looked at a couple of online retailers, but am just getting confused.
What do I need to look for when looking for a front mech? None of them state 7 speed, so will any do? None seem to mentiont the 42 top ring size, again does that matter?
Does the rear mech need to be 7 speed out can I pick any?
All advice and recommendations welcome.
Cheers,
Jamie
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front mech are 3 speed as they only change between 3 rings, rear has to be 7 speed to be set up correctly if you are going to keep it simple for yourself.0
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Rear can be any except 10 speed. Main thing about front is it needs to be the right pull ( top or bottom) swing ( high or low) and clamp size.I don't do smileys.
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And there are 2 speed front mechs as well dont get one of those.I don't do smileys.
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