Shimano XT Conventional OR Top Swing Front Mech?

Ross_Davidson
Ross_Davidson Posts: 143
edited March 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
I currently have this frame and just in the process of finishing it off

>http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45833&menuItemId=0

Just wondering does it matter whether its conventional or top swing front mech which is attached to it? I mean the top swing is cheaper but conventional looks a lot nicer!

Ross
Specialized Stumpjumper Pro M5 2010 ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/77613366@N ... /lightbox/ )

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    Often only one version will fit.

    Use the same type as currently fitted.
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  • Ross_Davidson
    Ross_Davidson Posts: 143
    Yep thought so.... Just the other XT one looked more appealing ;)

    Thanks
    Specialized Stumpjumper Pro M5 2010 ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/77613366@N ... /lightbox/ )
  • jehosophat
    jehosophat Posts: 108
    It says top swing on that link you posted!

    Often conventional or top swing can be used on bikes with a more traditional frame design (straight, round, top tube) - but this is not traditional!

    In the pic it looks like a direct mount to me, but if it says top swing, go top swing...

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