Will this work?

[Gruff]

I have had a wanted ad up for ages trying to find a LX M565/566 28.6 Bottom pull front mech. As it's the last thing i need for my Stumpjumper its getting a little anoying :x
I can't use a top clamp model as the seat tube is ovalized at the bottom which is extremely pants as i have a NOS one.

Anyway, i have found the right mech in 31.8 and wondered it the Shimano mech shims would work. ie 31.8 to 28.6 as they only mention 34.9 to 28.6?

http://www.woollyhatshop.com/shimano-sh ... Gwod1zMIcw

Yours
Frustrated of Northants

 

[ishaw]

The shim idea will work as long as you find one in the right size. I've been looking for a shim myself recently and I'm sure I've seen some on ebay in the size you need. I might have one in my soares box, I need one to shim down to 31.8 from the larger size. I'll have a look later for you.

 

[Gruff]

Re:

Thanks Ian

You need this one

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-SM-AD ... 3641.l6368

 

[legrandefromage]

and if the reach/ cable pull of the mech matches the shifter.

Why didnt you go for the XT one I posted? It was for compact chainsets and the right type and everyfink!

EXTEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Would have made you go fastererer!

 

[Gruff]

and if the reach/ cable pull of the mech matches the shifter.

Why didnt you go for the XT one I posted? It was for compact chainsets and the right type and everyfink!

EXTEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Would have made you go fastererer!

I have found an M737 NOS one but i want an LX one which i have found but its 31.8 so was going to shim it if it's the right shim.

 

[ishaw]

I've checked the shim I have and it's an older style one but for the larger band size I'm afraid.

 

[elPedro666]

Neither of those shims looks right, usually you get either 34.9-28.6 or 34.9-31.8. Not too sure about 31.8-28.6 - possibly cut down a seatpost shim?

...
Except this one, ouch:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wheels-Manufa ... xyicJSGHH~

 

[REKIBorter]

Re:

I made one from an old 31.8mm seatpost

viewtopic.php?t=188791

 

[elPedro666]

Neat job

 

[Gruff]

Re: Re:

I made one from an old 31.8mm seatpost

viewtopic.php?t=188791

don't suppose you've still got any of that seatpost shim left Chris?