My front and rear XT mechs are beginning to show signs of wear. Both are not springing back after downshift. They have done in excess of 30,000 miles. So looking to replace and can't find these. Which ones would be a suitable replacement?
Running 9 speed triple.48-36-26.
That front is an XT771 isn't it?
If so, as your experience has shown they are good.
Have you considered just getting another?
You can still get them on
ebay - sometimes new old stock. More commonly used but often very lightly.
I have a small stock laid up. And have managed to standardise three bikes on them.
Some old stuff is superior to the newer.
I got my last 771 for £10 (no postage as I went to collect it) and it seems pretty much as new to me even though it did come off a bike.
Rejoice in your nine speed.