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Old 04-04-14 | 02:37 PM
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HillRider
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Originally Posted by FBinNY
Yes, going smaller is rarely an issue, especially with clamp on FD which can be lowered as much as wanted. I should have been clearer that the limitations on going smaller apply to braze on FDs which often cannot be lowered enough for good shift response
Yes, we often hear about braze-on tabs that won't let the front derailleur lower enough. This is the first time I recall one not letting it go high enough.
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