Originally Posted by
SHBR
That is your problem.
MTB FDs have a 50mm chainline spec, which will work with your crankset.
The only other option is to swap the crankset.
A kludge, would involve using chainring spacers, with longer chainring bolts, to move the chainrings inboard.
Thanks.....found an old deore 9 spd FD....seems to work