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I've just started putting more bits in to my build to find out I've bought the wrong size front mech.
I need a 28.6mm,Is there anyway I can bodge it to make it fit ???
If you've bought too big it's probably possible to shim it (deffo if shimano)
Yes mate it is shimano.
Thanks ill look into it
Shim material can be pretty much anything, electrical tape or a chopped up beer can are just as good as the shims you get with some mechs.
the mechs come with convertors/shims in the box
But it is an excuse to first drink a beer then carefully shape one yourself. Please note the first part is important 😉
Haha yeah any excuse for a beer rusty 😀
I haven't got any converters .
If you need to pad it out just whack a bit of old inner tube in there. Works perfectly on my inbred!!
That ads is a bloody good idea I will try that 1 now ! Cheers
28.6 shims come with most Shimano front derailleurs. If you didn't get any, then your LBS or someone on STW probably has a set lying around. I'd suggest a wanted add on the classified forum.
Item 3 in this [url= http://www.shimano.com/media/techdocs/content/cycle/EV/bikecomponents/FD/EV-FD-M780-3168_v1_m56577569830753749.pdf ]XT Tech Doc[/url]
Thanks for all the help fellas I'm going to try the inner tube then the bike shop