Front mech replacement

Schellpel

My front mech is on its last legs, not bad as its 9 years old I need a replacement. The bike is set up for 2x9 xt shifters
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o I was wondering does Shimano or Sram do a 2x9 front mech ? or could I use a 2x10 front mech ?

The Rookie

You could use a 2x10, the cage inner dimensions are very slightly narrower (for the narrower 10 speed chain) so it's a little fussier on set up, but the upside is crisper shifting.

Shimano did an excellent low mount Deore 2x front mech, it was as light as the XT and I used one for a while on my HT before going 1x, can't recall the exact M number sorry.

Schellpel

I can't find it either the shimano website is less than helpful. I need a low clamp one, so far best I can find is this

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-slx-m675-top-swing-2x10-front-mech/rp-prod83158?gs=1&gclid=CNjrreKb88QCFTPMtAodqlUAsw&gclsrc=aw.ds

Schellpel

http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/shimano-deore-front-derailleur-fd-m615-top-swing-85619

Ah this might be it or at least a 10 speed version.

Schellpel

I have managed to find a second hand Shimano SLX M665 2x9 front mech for sale. Question is can I use that with a 3x shifter. Or like I have discovered with 10 speed is the ring spacing different. Kinda of thinking of just getting a deore 3x front mech and limiting the movement with the adjustment screws.

The Rookie

It will work fine with that shifter.

.blitz

Yeah would recommend a 9sp mech. Have tried a 10sp on a 9sp setup and although the shifting is crisp chain rub is a problem