M3
- Thread starter Kntr
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I dont know the frame weight, but I know that fully built its about 3460 lbs 
An E-type fd might work? Or is it necessary to have that special E-type mount like I have on my '01 Enduro?
The question is Why?
I might be wrong but I think because he wants to pedal uphill
Yep an E type may work especially with an Evil DRS.
Now, just to up my NewB status, how does an E type derailure work?
It's not mounted on the seattube but on the BB with a plate...
Now my question, there is no cable stop. What can be done about that.
Nothing it's a DH bike.
I really don't know how well the e-type would work if at all. The problem is it still needs a bolt to go in on the seat tube. Otherwise it flexes too much and won't shift properly.
Also I'm assuming he wants a small ring on the bike? If so i 'm not sure how it would pedal with a tiny ring on it.
I really don't know how well the e-type would work if at all. The problem is it still needs a bolt to go in on the seat tube. Otherwise it flexes too much and won't shift properly.
Also I'm assuming he wants a small ring on the bike? If so i 'm not sure how it would pedal with a tiny ring on it.
I was able to make the mount for the e-type fd and cable hangar on my friend's SGS-Pro, but I can't see an easy way to do it on that bike. That said, I don't think that is the right bike for your friend. Even if you could put 3 rings on it, it would still climb like **** because it is not built for climbing, it is a dh race bike. Check out the VP-Free or the upcoming V-8 from Intense, I think those bikes are more down his alley.
What if you cut off the the bottom bracket area (about a 6" radius around the BB), and then welded on the BB area from a Trek 4300? There's your front derailleur mount right there....
Originally posted by Discostu
Thats the stupidest thing I've ever heard, the paint from the 4300 wouldn't even match! You need to replace it with the BB area from the red Trek 3500. Geez, some of the half assed ideas people post.
LOL....D