Cyclocross - STI shifters and top pull derailleur

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SpongeDad

07-22-09, 06:56 PM

Any combo's that work out there?

I'm building up a recently repainted Bianchi frame that doesn't have a frame boss for screwing in a pulley wheel. I have an old clamp on pulley, but if I can just go with a top pull FD, that would be cleaner.

cs1

07-27-09, 08:47 AM

If it's a TP then it's probably a MTB derailleur. Shimano uses different actuation ratios on their MTB and road front derailleurs. STI is a road shifter so it probably won't work well. Just buy a new ft der, they're cheap. Good luck