Does this look right? (front mech)

naffa

I've bought a front mech for my dirty jo build but after fitting i'm not sure I've got the right type of mech.
It looks like the gear cable will have to come across quite a long way to get the mech to move. Do I need to get another mech?
A few pics which might show what I mean...







Thanks Nathan

Uli

It appears you must feed the cable from the top through the hook and under black pivot and then fix it with the bolt. I think it is top pull but don't bet on it

YeehaaMcgee

have you read the instructions that came with it? What did you order?

nicklouse

you just attach it directly.

downloading the manual would show you the routing.

what mech is it? part number.

naffa

YeehaaMcgee wrote:

have you read the instructions that came with it? What did you order?

Bought secondhand.

Cable would need to come down and across the back of the frame to be clamped by the bolt.

I'll have to remove it to find the model number.

nicklouse

naffa wrote:

YeehaaMcgee wrote:

have you read the instructions that came with it? What did you order?

Bought secondhand.

Cable would need to come down and across the back of the frame to be clamped by the bolt.

I'll have to remove it to find the model number.

nope direct to the bolt if it is dual pull.

naffa

Thanks for all the replies lads.
This is my first build so I'm not exactly sure on things, sort of learning as I go along.
I have found the 'ad' from which I bought it and this is what it says 'Deore LX Front Mech.. £10 posted
fits 28.6 31.8 or 34.9 and works either top or bottom pull.. in good condition'

The Rookie

All correct, yes it does pull across, my daughter has similar on her DJ.

mrmonkfinger

Looks fine to me, cable attaches directly - at a bit of an angle.

naffa

Thanks lads!