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answered 2 years, 2 months ago

rheo

- Tokyo

answer 3

No. The derailleur in your question is a 'conventional' type. Conventional indicates that the clamp is above the cage.
The derailleur shown below (the M770) is a top swing model. Top swing indicates that the clamp is below the cage.

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answered 2 years, 2 months ago

ubettheSworks

- South Coast

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Will this fit my Trek 7.5 FX

asked 7 months ago

Anonymous

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answer 1

fits my mid 1990's Giant ATX 880 no probs without the included spare clamp/sleeve for smaller tubes...hope that helps

answered 7 months ago

Noddy1971

- Melbourne, Australia

answer 2

just bought this for my mid 1990's Giant ATX 880. It fits straight out of the box, without the also included sleeve/clamp for "other" size top tubes...hope that helps

answered 7 months ago

Noddy1971

- Melbourne, Australia

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Yes, I have it on my 7.5fx, you will loose the ability to put 1 bottle rack on the frame as the clamp sits between the bolts. But there is space for another. The mech has been great never let me down once in the past year I have had it & I cycle 28 mile round trip to work so its had some use

answered 7 months ago

Davebikey

- Bristol Uk

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Will this one fit 31.8mm Diameter seat tubes?

asked 1 year, 10 months ago

Coveyboy

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answer 1

Yes. Multi fit front derailleur fit 28.6, 31.8 and 34.9mm seat tubes.

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answered 1 year, 4 months ago

rheyes

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Yes this will fit 31.8mm seat tubes

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

WiggleDean

- Hampshire

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Will this be OK for my 3 x 8 speed? Large chain ring 48T

asked 1 year, 8 months ago

Murphy1

- Coventry

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Yes this would work fine, I have it on a 48T and it works like a dream its a 9 speed but don't think that makes any difference

answered 1 year, 1 month ago

Davebikey

- Bristol Uk

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This derailleur has a max chainring size of 44t. The Shimano XT M770 Front Derailleur has a max chainring size of 48t but may not fit your frame, you will need to check compatibility before purchase.

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answered 1 year, 8 months ago

WiggleDean

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Will this fit a 28.6 mm frame ?

asked 1 year, 7 months ago

PabloPicasso999

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Yes. Multi fit front derailleur fit 28.6, 31.8 and 34.9mm down tubes.

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answered 1 year, 4 months ago

rheyes

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Yes, comes with spacers to fit a multitude of frame sizes.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

Rac13l

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Will this fit a 1997 GT Zaskar 19"?

asked 1 year, 6 months ago

Anonymous

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answer 1

It may interfere with the lower bottle mount (If fitted). I would suggest M770 as a preferred fitment.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

NeXTGen

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As long as the GT Zaskar frame uses a convensional derailleur you should be fine. The derailleur is multi fit so will fit the frame size and can take cables in from top or bottom.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

WiggleDean

- Hampshire

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Must the chain be split to fit this derailleur?

I am replacing an old xt which has a screw at the back of the cage allowing it to be opened and fitted over the chain.

asked 1 year, 5 months ago

Anonymous

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Yes, this mech has NO screw. you need to split the chain.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

NeXTGen

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You will need to split the chain to fit the derailleur. The cage is riveted together rather than screwed together.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

WiggleDean

- Hampshire

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is this compatible with 27 speed gears?

asked 1 year, 4 months ago

WonkyMeister

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Yes.

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answered 1 year, 4 months ago

rheyes

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Yes this is compatible with 27 speed gears.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

WiggleDean

- Hampshire

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Will this fit my 2003 stumperjumper HT ???

asked 1 year, 3 months ago

Anonymous

- south wales

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answer 1

I have a mid 90's Giant ATX 880, it fitted straight on no problems, it also came with a separate clamp/sleeve for "other" sized seat tubes

answered 7 months ago

Noddy1971

- Melbourne, Australia

answer 2

Yes this should be a good replacement for your current front derailleur.

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

WiggleDean

- Hampshire

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Are these components compatible with a Surly LHT frame?

I'm building up a touring bike based around a Surly Long Haul Trucker frame which I bought from Wiggle. With all the different options of top swing and bottom swing derailleurs, and different parts for different chain stay angles, I just wanted to make sure the components listed below are compatible with each other and my frame before ordering.
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asked 1 year, 2 months ago

JoeLHT

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answer 1

Yes the derailleur and the chainset are compatible. I've just put both on my bike, a Marin hybrid custom tourer, and am most happy with the changes!

As for whether the M771 fits an LHT, to my knowledge this front derailleur can fit many different frame sizes, being adjustable, and I think it also comes with shims, (although I let my bike shop replace my drivetrain as the mechs there did a better job than I would have done). Put it this way, I'd be very very surprised if it didn't fit, it's the most versatile XT front derailleur option.

Check your frame seat tube size, see if you can find more info about the M771 elsewhere online, if still unresolved go ask a mech./tech in a bike shop.

May the wind be in your wheels!

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answered 10 months ago

goofananda

- Penzance

answer 2

These items will be compatible with each other and should fit your frame with no issues.

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wigglerob

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