Bicycle Mechanics - Dura-Ace front derailluer

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06-14-04, 07:45 AM
Hi, Im building up a frame right now and are using some older dura-ace 8spd components. I don't have a front derailluer so Im having to get it off of ebay or wherever. With the older 8spd drivetrain can I use a more modern dura-ace FD, or do I have to search for an older one of the same vintage? Its rather difficult finding one on ebay that is braze-on AND 8spd. Thanks

Cycliste
06-14-04, 08:11 AM
Hi, Im building up a frame right now and are using some older dura-ace 8spd components. I don't have a front derailluer so Im having to get it off of ebay or wherever. With the older 8spd drivetrain can I use a more modern dura-ace FD, or do I have to search for an older one of the same vintage? Its rather difficult finding one on ebay that is braze-on AND 8spd. Thanks

A newer brazed-on model should work, you can adjust the course of a 9spd front derailleur to suit an 8 spd. Coincidently, I was looking at this earlier: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=58094&item=3682016772&rd=1, would this be what you are looking for ?
BlastRadius
06-14-04, 09:15 AM
A 9-speed derailer has a slightly narrower cage but you may still be able to adjust it to work. If the Dura-Ace 8 speed FD gets too expensive, a SORA 8 speed should work well.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=27950&item=3682082184&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=27950&item=3682041057&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW