Thread: Front Derailleur Clamp Dimensions
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Old 09-08-10 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
If both ends do touch, it might not be tight enough and you'd want to use a shim. No need to worry about the bolt being exposed to the elements, they hold up quite well, IME.
+1 If you are concerned about the bolt, grease the threads before you install it. This is one bolt I've never had fail.
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