01-22-2013, 05:04 PM
There are a couple things you need to check on your front derailleur (FD).
- Any "ATB" or "MTB" FD should handle the triple gears fine, just amae sure you don't get a road derailleur intended for 2 front gears.
- You need to know the "clamp diameter" which is the size of the tube the FD clamps on to on your frame. Probably 1", but you should check.
- You need to know if your current FD is "top pull" or "bottom pull". This is basically which way the cable comes out. If the cable goes down from the FD under the bottom bracket, it's a "bottom pull" and vice-versa
- Angle of the seat tube is probably not an issue unless you have a unusual frame design.
It looks like the one you link to should work, but I wanted to give you the details so you know what the issues are.
good luck
- Any "ATB" or "MTB" FD should handle the triple gears fine, just amae sure you don't get a road derailleur intended for 2 front gears.
- You need to know the "clamp diameter" which is the size of the tube the FD clamps on to on your frame. Probably 1", but you should check.
- You need to know if your current FD is "top pull" or "bottom pull". This is basically which way the cable comes out. If the cable goes down from the FD under the bottom bracket, it's a "bottom pull" and vice-versa
- Angle of the seat tube is probably not an issue unless you have a unusual frame design.
It looks like the one you link to should work, but I wanted to give you the details so you know what the issues are.
good luck
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