thehoof Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 So I now need to replace my very old front derailleur as there is just too much play. I'm on ChainReaction and I'm somewhat overwhelmed... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/derailleurs/mtb-front-derailleurs?f=2258,4294960460,4294960471 I've narrowed it down to a top swing, but now I have zero idea what all those options are... Can anyone shed some light? (my front chainrings are 24/32/42/ if that helps)
Vangar Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 What bike? And if possible the old model number will help in advising the correct one.
thehoof Posted February 23, 2015 Author Posted February 23, 2015 The bike is 14 years old [emoji4] and I can find a model number, but here is a pic I just took...
thehoof Posted February 23, 2015 Author Posted February 23, 2015 Just had a thought... could it be the downtube diameter?
Wyatt Earp Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Just get it through your LBS.They are cheap enough and if you don't know what you are looking for at this stage of the fight, you will have a battle fitting the thing.Top Clamp top pull with a multi clamp size.Don't be a scrooge .
thehoof Posted February 23, 2015 Author Posted February 23, 2015 It's more about doing it myself, because I can... and I'm using ChainReaction as a research tool...
North Shore Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Problem solved:http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/raceface-chainring-single-narrow-wide
Wyatt Earp Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 It's more about doing it myself, because I can... and I'm using ChainReaction as a research tool... Rather use local business as a feeding tool .
thehoof Posted February 23, 2015 Author Posted February 23, 2015 Problem solved:http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/raceface-chainring-single-narrow-wideMore expensive than a new derailluer...
North Shore Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 If the shifter is 14 years old you will need a new one of those too. Also, this is cheaper than replacing 3 chainrings, lighter and significantly quieter. More expensive than a new derailluer...
North Shore Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Seriously, you won't look back. I will never ride a bike with a front derailleur ever again; easily the best thing for mountain biking since the dropper post.
NotSoBigBen Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Seriously, you won't look back. I will never ride a bike with a front derailleur ever again; easily the best thing for mountain biking since the dropper post. For everyone?
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