Giant VT front mech question - top or bottom pull?

The BIG GT · May 2007

Hi Guys/Gals,

Am just building up my Large VT frame and noticed that the XT front mech that it came with is top pull only and I cannot see how that works on this frame?

Am I missing something or do I need a bottom pull mech?

Cheers,

Gary


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Mad Splasherwmb · May 2007

You need a bottom pull (or dual pull) mech. The VT front mech cable runs under the BB like a road bike.

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The BIG GT · May 2007

Thanks, MS,

I though that was the case but I was thrown by the top-pull mech that was on it when I bought it!! Must have been the seller's way of trying to confuse me...and it worked.

That is a 34.9mm clamp for the front mech, I assume and a top-swing?

Cheers,

Gary


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Mad Splasherwmb · May 2007

Yep, if my memory serves me right, it goes on with no shims and a top swing (low bracket) does the job nicely.

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Giant VT front mech question - top or bottom pull?

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