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nothing many of you haven't done but proud to say I successfully installed a front derailleur tonight!

got stuck at one point and thought I'd have to take it to the LBS for adjustment, but the Zinn book and a couple of YouTube videos helped me out. Still a tiny bit of chain rub on the cross gears but I'm able to trim pretty well.

what a difference on the steep grades! given that I'm at the frame weight limit and carry 10-15# of gear, that really matters for me.

very tempted to unload my other commuter bike...