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I used a plastic shim that came with a rear reflector and some tape under/over it.
18 quid! you could just buy the correct front mech for that cost? -
Unless anyone can suggest another option?
The actual Shimano part from the same shop
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/shimano-ultegra-fd-6600-clamp-band-adapter-for-286mm-5jd-9802-prod25053/ -
Given that you need the slot (or two halves) to get it round the seat tube and tighten up, 1.1/4"x16swg aluminium tube and a hacksaw would be close enough and give you 50 such shims for half the price.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminium-Round-Tube-Pipe-/281138606896?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=580271779796&hash=item41752ab330
Then sell the unwanted 49 shims to cover your costs... -
Frame is steel and 28.6. My mech is 31.8.
1.6mm is a lot of beercan.
Last time I had a missing spacer, I went to Evans and they gave me the spacers from a mech they'd just fitted to a fat-tubed MTB. For free.
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I need to shim a front mtb mech. Frame is steel and 28.6. My mech is 31.8. It's all 7 speed so I have to stick with what I've got.
I've tried the beer can option but it just won't stay put.
I'm about to buy this http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/wheels-manufacturing-1-1-8-inch-318-mm-to-1-inch-286-mm-front-derailleur-shim-prod18555/
Unless anyone can suggest another option? Ta.