Front derailleur Upgrade question

Jay76
Jay76 Posts: 58
edited July 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi all,
I want to buy a new front derailleur to replace my SRAM x7 (currently have a Shimano SLX hollowtech II crank, SRAM x7 shifters and SRAM x9 rear derailleur)
Can I go Shimano or will it not be compat with my SRAM shifter?
cheers
**2011 Cove Stiffee**

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Front mechs work with either.
    But I would only change it if it's broken - not really an upgrade. Front mechs are all nasty clunky things.
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  • Jay76
    Jay76 Posts: 58
    thanks for the reply..
    Mine isn't very accurate when shifting up - it seems to shift too far and I can hear the chain rubbing on it slightly.
    I guess I just need to find out how to fine tune it
    **2011 Cove Stiffee**
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Er yes, buying new stuff doesn't help if it's not adjusted properly.
    Read 'Read this first' below.
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  • Jay76
    Jay76 Posts: 58
    will do, thanks again
    **2011 Cove Stiffee**

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