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[Closed] Can I use a shimano rear mech with sram shifters?

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I know the sram shifters are 1:1 but as the mech just moves as the shifter dictates is there any reason this won't work?


 
Posted : 03/02/2009 3:34 pm
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the actuation ratio must match between shifter and mech.

You can use SRAM Attack shifters with shimano mechs but not the numbered ones (X9, X0)


 
Posted : 03/02/2009 3:35 pm
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If the shifter has a name (Attack, Rocket etc) - yes

If it has a number - no


 
Posted : 03/02/2009 3:36 pm
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Yes, mech is designed to work with the same pull ratio as the shifters, so change one and things don't tie up.

Unless you have SRAM attack/rocket shifters, its a no-go.

Front mech will work with SRAM or Shimano shifters.


 
Posted : 03/02/2009 3:37 pm
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OK. thanks. Shifters are Sram X7 so that's a no then. Cheers.


 
Posted : 03/02/2009 3:40 pm
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have a functional but battered x7 rear mech if required - click on my name to e-mail me


 
Posted : 03/02/2009 3:41 pm
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junkyard ygm


 
Posted : 03/02/2009 3:48 pm