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Old 14-01-2007, 10:54 PM
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Can I mix SRAM gear shifters with Shimano mechs

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Old 14-01-2007, 11:03 PM
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yes and no

they ( SRAM ) make two types of shifter one for shimano mechs and one for SRAM mechs, SRAM mechs have twice the cable throw so you need to make sure you have the right ones. I run SRAM Rocket shifters with XT mechs on my Santa Cruz, a really lovely setup
Old 14-01-2007, 11:09 PM
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In that case, will these work with LX mechs ?

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Old 14-01-2007, 11:10 PM
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the new sram shifters there are two types sx-4 which is 1-1 ration will only work with sram mechs and the tx-4/tx-5 (i think) which is 2-1 ration and will work fine with shimaneo mechs, have a look on chainreactioncycles.co.uk will tell you there if im wrong
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yeah, it'll work, i've cross-bred parts for years without issues...
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Originally Posted by AdamB
yeah, it'll work, i've cross-bred parts for years without issues...
See above.....depends on cable throw........ I've built all my own bikes for the last 17 years
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I don't think I'll get them then, thanks anyway.
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