Converting a top pull front Mechanism to bottom pull?

[Bullpup]

Morning all.

I have a Shimano Top pull front mechanism that I want to fit to a frame with bottom pull hardware. Is there an adapter I can use or is it a case of buying a new mechanism?

Many thanks

 

[legrandefromage]

if your mech looks like:

you could try one of these:

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/dmr-mech-ver ... prod10815/

What mech is it? This style of mech can be converted:

 

[Bullpup]

That's great thanks. It looks like the top version I'm afraid. I will have a better look shortly.

Just about to follow your excellent guide to bottom bracket removal first...

 

[gump]

can get the rollers from Chain Reaction too..

 

[Bullpup]

Thanks for the help. I am going to get a different mechanism I think.

 

[The Ken]

wow sjs still selling 735 mechs... I'm sure that is a little above rrp though

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/shimano-shim ... m-prod342/

 

[FluffyChicken]

That top picture is a bottom pull mech though. You say you have a top pull mech it would look like this

Just checking before you have a selection of mechs to choose from

Does your cable come from the top tube OR from the bottom bracket ?

 

[Bullpup]

The bike I am stripping for parts has a top pull Mechanism. The frame it is going on - a Haro Escape needs a bottom pull.

I needed a rear hanger so have just been to the Bike Station and picked up a front mech for the princely price of £5 for both. The only downside is that my better half now wants it.