Carerra Hellcat - Front Derailleur issues - Possibly replace I am new here and to cycling as an adult (last time I rode I was a teenager some 30 years ago).
I have bought a second hand Hellcat and am having issues with the front derailleur (FD). It sort of works now (won't go into the detail) but having read a few posts it is clear what the issue is - incompatibility.
The bike uses SRAM gear changing equipment however the FD is Shimano (Tourney). I have looked high and low for a SRAM x4 FD but with no luck so the next step would be to potentially buy a different setup for the changer and FD. It is a 3x8 bike so would need something to suit. Also, what parts do I buy as I have zero knowledge of what to get (as I believe some FD's are suited to road bikes only). It doesnt need to be pro-spec, I am simply riding for health rather than competition.
Any help is really appreciated.
Thanks
It's not necessarily the case that your problems are caused by equipment incompatibility. Bikes have been specced by manufacturers with mixed drivetrains. And front derailleurs are a lot less sensitive to compatibility problems than rears.
In any case, it would be helpful to know exactly what the problem is.