Deore front mech tyre clearance issue

cavedweller
cavedweller Posts: 9
edited June 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hey folks, I'm using a Deore triple front mech, I presume it's 2010/2011 model. I'm running Maxxis High roller 26" tyres and the clearance between the rear tyre and front mech is VERY tight. I'm talking barely enough room to fit a finger. In fact I had to adjust it so that when it's fully slackened off, the rear part wasn't stopping the wheel from rotating..
The frame that I took it off of didn't have a problem due to different geometry (Vodoo Bokor > Pipedream Scion).

Is this a common problem? I've done a bit of Googling and not found a solid answer. Is there such a thing as a low profile mech? Currently it's bottom clamp and I don't see how a top clamp would help, if anything it would be closer to the tyre..

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    your tyre is too big for the frame.

    you will have the same issue with any mech.

    this is presuming that the crankset is correctly mounted.
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  • cavedweller
    cavedweller Posts: 9
    Ah OK, fair enough. I have always thought the High Rollers look huge as hell and weigh a ton. Nice excuse to spend more money!

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