Originally Posted by
leob1
Come on guys! The front is much much eaiser than the rear, triple or double. The rear has the high-low limits, b screw, hanger alignment, and cable tension that has to be adjusted. The front has high-low, rtoation, and hight on the seat tube and cable tension. That's it. Simple as pie.
If you can't afford a proper work stand, hang some hooks by rope or chains from the ceiling.
Fewer parts and adjustments does not make them easier to get right than rear derailleurs. Everything has to be spot on, whereas rear derailleurs are at least a little bit forgiving, owing in part to floating top pulleys.