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  • Does it matter what pull front mech you use?
  • MoseyMTB
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    Im building up a frame and the bike website says use a top swing front mech? why is this and whats the difference?

    I just feel dumber and dumber everyday lol. Thank god for STW.

    racing_ralph
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    where does the cable come from?

    MoseyMTB
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    cove handjob so from the top down lol question answered right!

    racing_ralph
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    you got it

    johnners
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    Top swing and top pull aren’t the same thing. Pull is the direction the cable comes from, swing is where the cage pivots.

    steel4real
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    well done to johnners for explaining that !

    with questions like this and the other one Mosey do you think you should actually attempt to build up your own bike ???

    but if you need real assistance try here

    Park tools[/url]

    MoseyMTB
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    ha just like asking stuff mate im not building it on my own i’d just like to learn so thats why i ask.

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