Front mech???

[twangy27]

how do i determine whether my front mech is 8 or 9 speed? im seeling a FD M953 front mech and nowhere on it does it say. Anyone any ideas?

 

[RobMac]

FD M953


Im sure this is a 1999 XTR front mech - 9 speed :roll:

 

[Dead Rats]

FD M953


Im sure this is a 1999 XTR front mech - 9 speed :roll:

+1

 

[industry_standard]

yes def is.

 

[brocklanders023]

Can't most front mechs work with 6,7,8, or 9 speed? As long as it's just shifting the front 3 rings what's the problem? :?

Giant-one was running a 1995 XT mech on his 27sp 2010 bike recently with no problems.

 

[giant-one]

Can't most front mechs work with 6,7,8, or 9 speed? As long as it's just shifting the front 3 rings what's the problem? :?

Giant-one was running a 1995 XT mech on his 27sp 2010 bike recently with no problems.

Still am dude.

Works perfect.