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From: Corvallis, OR, USA

Bikes: 2006 Windsor Dover w/105, 2007 GT Avalanche w/XT, 1995 Trek 820 setup for touring, 201? Yeah single-speed folder, 199? Huffy tandem.

Originally Posted by Jaytron
Any problems at all? I know somebody that did the same, and he says it's basically just more trim.
Nope. Shimano doesn't have a compact specific double FD. Double FDs were originally designed for 53/39 and my triple had 52/39/30, so the FD had the same geometry as a standard double, except a taller/deeper inner plate.

I just lowered the FD to just barely clear the 50T and it works perfectly.
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