Compact crankset with braze-on FD issues
11-09-05, 08:07 AM
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Compact crankset with braze-on FD issues
I plan on replacing my 105 crankset with a Ritchey Compact Pro (50/34 instead of 53/39). I plan on putting a new BB, chain, and rear cassette on as well. My FD is a braze-on. Will I be able to lower it enough to accomodate the smaller diameter gear in front? I would like to avoid replacing the FD with a clamp-on if I can. Does anyone have any thoughts?
11-09-05, 08:20 AM
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I don't have an answer to your question but if you haven't seen their prices yet I haven't found any lower than those at AEBike. If you are a Performance fan they will price match. I got the WCS and love it but my frame uses a clamp on FD.
What FD will you be using? I believe the CT specific braze on FDs have taken into account your issue but again I don't have any direct expierence.
What FD will you be using? I believe the CT specific braze on FDs have taken into account your issue but again I don't have any direct expierence.
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It's usually not a problem. How do you replace a braze on with a clamp type anyway?? FD needs to drop about 6mm to be in the same relative position wih respect to the smaller ring.
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11-09-05, 08:49 AM
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It could be a problem depending on your exact frame. Look close at your current FD position and try to judge if you could drop it 6mm as mentioned by Sydney.
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Thanks for the advice. Sydney, is it possible to replace a braze-on with a clamp-on FD? I was under the assumption that it could be done, but we all know what happens when you assume.
11-09-05, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by illibuck
Thanks for the advice. Sydney, is it possible to replace a braze-on with a clamp-on FD? I was under the assumption that it could be done, but we all know what happens when you assume.
11-09-05, 09:30 AM
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Is it safe to take a Dremel to the slot on the bracket of the FD to allow for it to go lower, or will this significantly affect the integrity of the bracket?
11-09-05, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by illibuck
So if I can't lower my current FD 6mm, I'm pretty much dead in the water?
Tim
11-09-05, 12:04 PM
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It would still be better though to be able to drop the FD all the way down to fit optimally over the big-ring. A 6mm drop should be easily accomodated by the braze-on tab. Just check to make sure, and yes, you can use a dremel to extend the slot if necessary.
