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Can any front shifter be used for 3 x 9?

I want to buy a new front shifter for my 3x9 speed MTB. The XTR M970 shifter is rare and expensive. Can I just use the front shifter from a 2/3 x 10 system? e.g. Shimano XTR M980 ? Are Shimano front ...
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Shifter isn't working, cable doesn't react

When I pull the shifter for my front dérailleur the cable doesn't react. Even with tension on the cable. Now I made the cable loose. Also my barrel adjuster is disconnected, maybe the problem is ...
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Front derailleur cable tension too high with Acera shifter and Ultegra derailleur

I'm trying to install some Acera trigger shifters to use with my Ultegra derailleurs. The rear derailluer/shifter combo (8 speed) is working great. The front however (3 chain rings) seems to have a ...
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Front Derailleur Not Working

I recently bought a new bike off of BikesDirect. http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/wellington2_IX.htm However, no matter what I do, I can't seem to get the front derailleur to do anything. ...
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