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Post by lowcogger on Jan 2, 2015 17:02:42 GMT
I believe a zee rear mech will match up fine with an xt shifter but has anyone any first hand experience?
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Post by Cheap as chips on Jan 2, 2015 17:17:41 GMT
was under the impression all shimano drivetrain is compatible (as long as its the same speed of course)but i may be wrong??
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Post by lowcogger on Jan 2, 2015 17:23:46 GMT
Yep david,that's what i was thinking,just wanted confirmation before i went ahead with the swap.
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Post by jgmu97 on Jan 2, 2015 18:03:14 GMT
Should be perfectly fine  I ran XT with Acera shifter! Just dont want a SRAM Shifter with Shimano Mech or vice versa |
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Post by will on Jan 2, 2015 18:03:47 GMT
Yes no problem. I ran them together up until changing to a medium mech to get the the expander ring changing correctly.
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Post by lowcogger on Jan 2, 2015 18:30:26 GMT
Yes no problem. I ran them together up until changing to a medium mech to get the the expander ring changing correctly. Did you change from a short zee mech will? |
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Post by will on Jan 2, 2015 18:43:26 GMT
Yes, flawless shifting with it untill I fitted the expander.
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Post by lowcogger on Jan 2, 2015 19:04:40 GMT
Right, i'll not bother fitting a short zee mech seeing as i've got the 42t +xt running smooth,cheers will.
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Post by roundie1981 on Jan 2, 2015 21:23:35 GMT
Right, i'll not bother fitting a short zee mech seeing as i've got the 42t +xt running smooth,cheers will. Why were you going to change it paul? I've got a medium zee for the new build but won't be getting a 42t just sticking with the 36 cassette. |
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Post by lowcogger on Jan 2, 2015 22:31:33 GMT
Lee's got a spare zee so i was going to swap it for my medium xt.there's nowt wrong with the xt but it just looks so long compared to the zee. You know i'm just a tart  |
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Post by will on Jan 2, 2015 23:44:14 GMT
It was the shortness of the Zee that appealed to me - looked nice and tidy and out of the way. The problem I had was slow shifting on a couple of the gears once I added the 40t - rideable but did my nut in. I percevered and spent ages indexing and re-indexing, getting it to work on the stand but when out riding the problem was still there. Even put a longer B screw in and put washers on the crank arms to improve the chain line but no joy. I have read of many people using one without problem.
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Post by lowcogger on Jan 3, 2015 7:03:23 GMT
It was the shortness of the Zee that appealed to me - looked nice and tidy and out of the way. that`s exactly my reason for thinking of swapping.i had shifting problems until I fitted the rad cage to the xt,now it`s changing gear as sweet as you like.i think it`s best if I just leave it as it is. |
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Post by Mediocore on Jan 3, 2015 8:07:48 GMT
I run a zee mech with an xt shifter, works fine. Althou I also run a low range road block on the back as its my dh bike. I don't think a zee mech would take a big gear range (like XC riding) as its not what it's designed for
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Post by roundie1981 on Jan 3, 2015 10:37:11 GMT
I run a zee mech with an xt shifter, works fine. Althou I also run a low range road block on the back as its my dh bike. I don't think a zee mech would take a big gear range (like XC riding) as its not what it's designed for I highest ratio is the FR version which you can run upto a 36t ring, well that's what it says on the box!!! |
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Post by Mediocore on Jan 4, 2015 15:26:45 GMT
It's not the front ring size that is an issue thou, you need a good range at the back and I don't think a zee would like this. It would probably do it but would be very stretched out in the lowest gear which wouldnt be good for it
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Post by roundie1981 on Jan 4, 2015 16:29:43 GMT
It's not the front ring size that is an issue thou, you need a good range at the back and I don't think a zee would like this. It would probably do it but would be very stretched out in the lowest gear which wouldnt be good for it I was on about a 36t on the casette bud |
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I ran XT with Acera shifter! Just dont want a SRAM Shifter with Shimano Mech or vice versa 
