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[JPWizard]

Originally Posted by Keith B

M970 is dual pull.

I love how Shimano forces the Yanks to go metric

Neato, yup I'm kinda a retro grouch. I have some tech catching up to do.

I'll measure my frame tonight. The good ol boys have really hung in there, with their goofy by gosh and by golly system of measurement. It's only a matter of time.

[Keith B]

Originally Posted by JPWizard

Neato, yup I'm kinda a retro grouch. I have some tech catching up to do.

I'll measure my frame tonight. The good ol boys have really hung in there, with their goofy by gosh and by golly system of measurement. It's only a matter of time.

In the world of economics its a semi smart thing to do, protect your home market by forcing everyone to use a measurement system that no one else uses........ although they may still use it in Poland?

[katonk]

Originally Posted by Keith B

M970 is dual pull. 34.9mm std without shims (i.e. Spesh seat tube size) Have a look at the description on Jenson: http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/FD403A00-Shimano+Xtr+M970+Front+Derailleur.aspx

shims are for 31.8 and 28.6 seat tubes. I love how Shimano forces the Yanks to go metric

I thought it was the other way around? Doesn't 28.6 mm = 1 1/8 inches? And 31.8 mm = 1 1/4 inches?

[Keith B]

Originally Posted by katonk

I thought it was the other way around? Doesn't 28.6 mm = 1 1/8 inches? And 31.8 mm = 1 1/4 inches?

I'm denying any knowledge of what you're talking about

[JPWizard]

Originally Posted by Keith B

In the world of economics its a semi smart thing to do, protect your home market by forcing everyone to use a measurement system that no one else uses........ although they may still use it in Poland?

I can see that, but in the world of manufacturing it's a pain.

[JPWizard]

I'll buy the XTR ft derailleur too. I will need the 1.250 er... uh... 31.8mm shim fer me frame.