2x direct mount/ e type front mech on Spesh Camber

alexthebear

Doing a bit of research on changing my old triple mech for a double but I can't work out whether I need a direct mount or e type? The original bike specs are here but I've recently worked on the front mech and it does not have the bb fitting that e type mechs have. I'm confused :?

Currently running a 22t and 36t + bash at the front x 9 at the back 11-32t I think.

Also with a double front mech could I get away with using my old triple shifter?

nicklouse

You would most likely get away with both the shifter and mech.

But how is the mech attached to the frame?

E type can have the mounting plate removed to bolt direct. But as there are a few different direct mount types .......

JBA

You could fit a direct mount SRAM front mech - X7 or X9.

X7 was fitted to the Camber Pro, so you know it will fit ok.

alexthebear

nicklouse wrote:

You would most likely get away with both the shifter and mech.

But how is the mech attached to the frame?

E type can have the mounting plate removed to bolt direct. But as there are a few different direct mount types .......

The reason I want to change it Nick is because I keep dropping chain at the front, I presume that 1 of the reasons for this is that it's set higher up than needed obviously for the third ring that I've taken off.

The only image I can find that shows the fitting is this, sorry it's not the best my bike is tucked up in bed now, but it shows the position of the 2 screws from the mech.

alexthebear

JBA wrote:

You could fit a direct mount SRAM front mech - X7 or X9.

X7 was fitted to the Camber Pro, so you know it will fit ok.

Nice work So from looking for this I think I have worked out that it is a "low direct mount" which by the looks of things shimano don't do :? ah well sram 2x front mech with shimano 3x shifter is going to make for an interesting pairing

coulddobetter

Sram do several low direct mechs. As they don't adjust you have to get the right one . Firstly need to match front big ring then there are 3 types of mech depending on width and spacing of the mounting bolts. Finally you will need top or bottom pull . ( I have just ordered a 42 type 2 top pull for my bike )

JBA

This was fitted to the 2011 Camber Pro:

SRAM X.7 10-speed, S3 direct mount for DMD, bottom pull.

alexthebear

Fark it I'm gonna use this as an excuse to go 1 x 9 and ditch the front mech all together I can't be bothered with ordering the wrong one, plus I'd need a new shifter and gear cable which would mean I replace the rear cable as well due to OCR (Obsessive–compulsive replacement) which would mean I swap my white housings for black so yeah thanks for al your help people you have convinced me 1 x 9 is the way forward lol never use the bloody granny ring anyway :roll: