williaty
08-11-10, 06:59 PM
Will a Shimano road bike barcon have enough total cable pull to run a Shimano mountain front derailleur on a mountain triple crankset?
Bicycle Mechanics - Road Barcons with Mountain FD
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HillRider
08-11-10, 07:33 PM
Yes.
Jeff Wills
08-11-10, 08:58 PM
Will a Shimano road bike barcon have enough total cable pull to run a Shimano mountain front derailleur on a mountain triple crankset?
Yes, it will work, no problem.
Yes, it will work, no problem.
badamsjr
08-11-10, 10:15 PM
Just did it with a DA 9spd barend and XT FD--works fine. BTW I switched from brifters to get my FD shifting 'right'.