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Old 06-07-13 | 07:50 AM
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T-Mar
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Typically, a front derailleur braze-on mount is positioned so that the manufacturer's choice of front derailleur mounts in the middle on the adjustment range with a 52-53T chainring. Consequently, there is normally enough adjustment to easily accommodate a 50T. However, the dimensions of front derailleurs, specifically the position of the mounting bolt relative to the bottom of the cage, does not appear to be standardized. I have seen some difference between brands and years. It most likely will work, but there's always the remote possibility that you may select a front derailleur with dimensions that vary too much from the manufacturer's chosen standard. Selecting a late 1980s Japanese derailleur should maximize the probability of success.
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