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01-30-10 | 10:14 PM

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From: Ann Arbor, MI

Bikes: 1980 Masi, 1984 Mondonico, 1984 Trek 610, 1980 Woodrup Giro, 2005 Mondonico Futura Leggera ELOS, 1967 PX10E, 1971 Peugeot UO-8

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Originally Posted by pastorbobnlnh

Slightly related, have any of you had experience with DuoPar FD? cudak888 sent me one to use on "Sporty" to complement the Eco DuoPar RD already installed. I'm debating using it because I don't know if it can handle a triple crankset. Your advice is appreciated. Here's the one pictured in the 1978 Catalogue, which looks like mine:

All I can say is that I have one working really well on my 2x7 Trek, but I haven't tried it with a triple. I plan to, for my summer tour bike. As a double FD, I think it's fantastic, and light as a feather.

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