XTR M900/901 or XT M737 F & R mech

H · May 25, 2016

Gentlemen lend me your ears.
We all know it's madness to build a bike up from the front or rear mech, so let me know what you've got. That way you can use the cash to pimp your actual ride with spankly anodised/CNC'd (delete as appropriate) loveliness.

My seat tube measures at 29.5mm. I'll take advice as to which would be the best front mech fit, that said I'm thinking a 31.8 band will suffice. NB the front mech has to be a top pull.

Save me from a single speed hipster based mockery.

All offers gratefully received.

H.

cybernck · May 25, 2016

I've still got this lone M737/9 RD from my clearance specials, for just £5 plus postage (£7):

Alternatively, I've got a 31.8 TP M901 FD for £10 + postage (£5). Looks OK, the clamp seems to be a little bit ovaled tho'.

Hope this helps, Nikica.

H · May 26, 2016

Re:

Sorry, but a little too beat up for me. GLWS. H

one-eyed_jim · May 26, 2016

H":8br0n54c said:
My seat tube measures at 29.5mm. I'll take advice as to which would be the best front mech fit, that said I'm thinking a 31.8 band will suffice.

If this is for your Neil Orrell, a Columbus Max seat tube should measure 28.6mm (plus a little bit for paint). A 31.8mm band will be too big (but could be shimmed). 30.0mm bands did exist at one time, but they're very rare, and it's unlikely your frame requires that oddball size.

Minifreak · May 26, 2016

I have a short cage 737 that will be for sale soon. Grubby right now but I will clean it up . Let me know if interested

H · May 26, 2016

Re:

Thanks for the intel. The frame is powder coated by Neil and its application is super thick and lush. Most likely the surface damage or patina I alluded to is crimping from a 28.6 mech band within this finish. I'm happy to go with a 28.6mm if you guys think its a good idea. Let me know what you think, H.

XTR M900/901 or XT M737 F & R mech

H

Retro Guru

Attachments

cybernck

H

Retro Guru

one-eyed_jim

Old School Grand Master

Minifreak

Old School Grand Master

H

Retro Guru

Similar threads

Latest posts