XT Groupset questions

[clinton]

Hi

 

I am wanting to order an XT group online but the choices are very confusing, can someone please explain which of the following front derailleurs I beed

 

FD-M770 Dual Pull

FD-M770E BB Mount

FD-M771 High clamp

FD-M771D Direct Fit

 

Thanks

[Pappa Bear]

it depends on your frame...... What frame do you have? Best bet is to ask hubbers what xt they have on the frame you have.

[Iwan Kemp]

Like pappa bear says it's frame dependent. Tell us what frame you have or look on manufacturers website

[clinton]

Frame is Ellsworth Truth

[Zac.A]

should say what size it is on your current derailleurs, i know mine does.

[Bat-ass]

771 High clamp

[AndreZA]

[rwa.basson]

I have never seen a e-type on a bike personally , so can i be fitted to any bike and usily what kind of bikes use the e-type ?

[Iwan Kemp]

Front derailleur is frame specific, so no you can't.

 

http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p1pb2541321/p1pb2541321.jpg

 

 

http://www.specialized.com/OA_MEDIA/2010/bikes/7303-11_l.jpg

Edited July 11, 2011 by The Crow

[CAAD4]

Hey Clinton that bike is hot! Rather spend the money on new wheels.

[schmoose]

You want the

 

FD-M771 High clamp

 

All the others clamp low, which will get in the way of the truth's suspension setup.

 

Don't worry about size, the XT come with a bunch of spacers.

[Iwan Kemp]

TRUTH 2001:

 

Front Derailleur: Top Pull, Bottom/Traditional swing 1 3/8"

Seat Tube Diameter: 34.9

Seat Post: 27.2

BB Shell: 73mm

Spindle Length: 107-110 square, 112.5-113 splined, compact or regular crank

Fork Length: 18 ½" skewer to crown (80-100mm)

 

 

Truth '98-2000:

 

Front Derailleur: Top Pull, Top swing 1 3/8"

Seat Tube Diameter: 34.9

Seat Post: 27.2 Straight seat tube

BB Shell: 73mm

Spindle Length:107-110, a splined 113 will be fine

Fork Length: 80-100mm

 

 

Truth pre 98:

 

Front Derailleur: Top Pull Top swing 1 3/8"

Seat Tube Diameter: 34.9

Seat Post: 31.6 with a straight seat tube

BB Shell: 73mm

Spindle Length: 107-110, 113 splined will be fine

Fork Length: 80-100mm

 

[Iwan Kemp]

Find the rest HERE

[Jaco-fiets]

I hear that you cannot replace anything on a XT wheelset. Dont know if its true but if it is i think its pathetic. Looks like XT in general get very good reviews but i would stay away from the wheelset

[gummibear]

I hear that you cannot replace anything on a XT wheelset. Dont know if its true but if it is i think its pathetic. Looks like XT in general get very good reviews but i would stay away from the wheelset

 

You can get some parts it just takes a while.Not much is in stock at Shimano.It's not just a SA problem either.

 

That said i ride XT hubs on my training wheels and they run well.I do strip them and clean them every few months and i don't spray them with a HP cleaner.