Erwin8r

So, I'm finally getting around to installing the front double, thumbies, and Suntour Compe V (thanks, greg3rd48) front derailleur. But, of course, I am stumped... I think I've learned that it's a "high normal" FD. I know I need some additional housing... but where and how? I've got an additional cable guide slot on the bottom of my bottom bracket, but for the life of me, I can't imagine how to get this sucker to work. I imagine the housing activates the FD? But how? Argh.

jcb3

First photo shows a Suntour Compe V on a Nishiki - using a cable housing stop on the down tube.

The second photo shows a Shimano MT60 on a Trek, with under bottom bracket cable routing. The MT60 mechanism pulls down from the cable stop bolt, so no cable housing is needed - it can run clean from under the bottom bracket.

The Suntour, on the other hand, needs a cable housing to pull the mechanism - the cable stop bolt is fixed. So I think you need a cable housing stop on the downtube and route as shown to make the Compe V work.

Others may have different ideas, but I knew I had one of these in the garage to photograph.

BTW, I really like what you are doing on the bike

Joe

Erwin8r

Joe, that helps immensely--thanks a million! Now off to source a seat-tube mounted clamp/stop. Off to Fleabay...

jcb3

Alternatively,you could run a cable housing all the way, then you just need to strap the cable to the down tube