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Klein Frame, Compact Crank OK?

Old 11-30-06, 10:14 PM
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Klein Frame, Compact Crank OK?

I just got a NOS 2003 Klein Q Carbon Team frameset. On the drive side of the seat tube, the tubing is flattened just under where a derailleur clamp goes. I would like to outfit this bike with a 50/34 chain ring combo, but my concern is that this frame is designed for the derailleur clamp to hang relative to a 53. My fear is that I would not be able to clamp safely around the flattened section because the derailleur would sit lower.

I know there is someone out there who can answer this!
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Old 12-01-06, 08:57 AM
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On the flat part of the tube should be threads for a braze-on derail. mount so you'll also need a braze-on derail. instead of a clamp. The mount has a slot to adj. for height so you should have no worries.
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Originally Posted by mactheknife68
On the flat part of the tube should be threads for a braze-on derail. mount

Nope. Not on a Klein.

OP: There shouldn't be any problems using a compact crank. The little indentation is generally tall enough to accomodate some movement in either direction. A 50t ring is only 3/8" smaller than a 53t, and I reckon there should be plenty of clearance to allow that little bit of movement.
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Originally Posted by fore
Nope. Not on a Klein.

OP: There shouldn't be any problems using a compact crank. The little indentation is generally tall enough to accomodate some movement in either direction. A 50t ring is only 3/8" smaller than a 53t, and I reckon there should be plenty of clearance to allow that little bit of movement.

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