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With SRAM, in general (there are apparently exceptions that I haven't 
figured out) the even-numbered series can be used with a Shimano rear 
derailleur, while the odd-numbered ones require a SRAM rear. So in your 
case, you should be fine using Shimano equipment for either rear derailleur 
or shift lever.

For the front, if you have the SRAM shifter which a lot of clicks (allowing 
fine-tuning), it doesn't matter which front derailleur you use. For the type 
with just three clicks, try and stay with the front derailleur you have. If 
you're keeping the front and just changing the shifters, best to bring it 
into a shop to figure out which will work best.

Chain thickness is determined by the number of sprockets in the rear.

--Mike Jacoubowsky
Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReaction.com
Redwood City & Los Altos, CA USA



"TBerk" <bayareaberk@yahoo.com> wrote in message 
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I have eight gears on the back (and three up front), the rear
d�railleur is an SRAM 4.0. The front unit is broken and getting
replaced but I haven't decided which it'll be yet.

A couple of questions I'm looking for answers for:

- Do you have to keep the shifters and d�railleurs in the same
'family'? (As in adding to existing equiptment but not swapping out
the whole system, stem to stern.) SRAM vs Shimono, etc.

- Are d�railleurs designed for a certain type of shifter? (twist vs
lever, etc)

On a seemingly off note my chain looks to be pretty wide compared to
the back gear set, any thoughts on chain thickness. (I might as well
swap out the chain, I have no idea how many miles were put on it prior
to my own use.)


TBerk