Originally Posted by
dr_lha
Well of course any FD is better than a broken FD.
Personally Alivio is as low as I'd want to go in Shimano mountain parts, as the cost savings of going lower are minimal usually. Heck, for a front derailleur you can usually get a Deore one for $20.
For the cost, I agree. I would have went balleriffic and purchased the most bedazzled FD I could find (within reason) .
Due to current events, went with supporting a lbs by picking up a run of the mil FD that works as intended. Little higher cost B&M vs online, but same day part in hand over a minimum of a week shipping time.