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Resident

02-07-04 01:17 PM

STI compatibility with front der.

Retro Grouch

02-07-04 01:30 PM

I've never personally tried but Shimano says that STI's won't work with mountain front derailleurs. They might be right.

roadfix

02-07-04 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro Grouch

I've never personally tried but Shimano says that STI's won't work with mountain front derailleurs. They might be right.

......but that doesn't seem right because CX & tour bikes are often spec'd with STI's and mtb derailleurs.
Maybe his STI is simply not triple ring compatible...??

Retro Grouch

02-07-04 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Resident

Actually it is a triple! Good point though...

How does the cable attach to the derailleur arm? Sometimes you can run the cable the wrong way around the anchor bolt (closer to the fulcrum) and gain a little extra travel.

Al.canoe

02-08-04 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retro Grouch

I've never personally tried but Shimano says that STI's won't work with mountain front derailleurs. They might be right.

I doubt it. I use a 105 STI with a MTB XTR fornt and a MTB LX rear. They work as well as with XTR/XT MTB shifters which I have on my ATB.

Al

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