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[Closed] Front mech high clamp or low clamp?

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My hardtail has a low clamp - because that is what I had left over from the FS, it works fine, but does seem to be a nice effective mud shelf. thinking high clamp might shrug off mud better. Any thoughts?


 
Posted : 01/02/2009 2:42 pm
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Why not make a mudflap from old innertube to cover the moving parts/pivots, and ziptie it around the seat tube, i've been doing this for years and have no problems whilst others around me are suffering clogged and siezed mechs.


 
Posted : 01/02/2009 6:12 pm
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I have a high clamp XT on my hardtail. It gets in the way of the bottle cage bolts (which I don't use - just looks a bit off) but doesn't clog with mud half as badly as the low clamp Deore on my old bike.


 
Posted : 01/02/2009 6:25 pm
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Normal front mechs as opposed to Top Swing, also last longer


 
Posted : 01/02/2009 6:47 pm