Originally Posted by
hyhuu
OK this is prob a stupid question so forgive me ignorance but why do modern bikes still have clamped on FD? Wouldn't modern sophisticated manufacturing technology eliminate the need for it? Are there advantages for using the clamped on FD vs brazed? Thanks.
What's so modern about brazing? Bikes using "modern sophisticated manufacturing technology" tend to have riveted or glued FD hangars, if not clamp-on.