Originally Posted by
hybridbkrdr
Wait a minute, can anyone else confirm if there's a different amount of space between chainrings on a mountain and road crankset?
I can't because there is no practical difference, especially in the OP's situation.
Originally Posted by
hybridbkrdr
I thought there was simply a different amount of cable pull with mountain and road front derailleurs.
You are correct. FWIW, all my bikes have road shifters and FDs, and three of them have different Mtn cranksets. All shift very well.
Don't believe everything you read on the internet.