Thread: Would like to replace my double with a triple,
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Old 03-29-17 | 01:05 PM
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Bikes: 1997 Rivendell Road Standard 650b conversion (tourer), 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10 (gravel/tour), 2013 Foundry Auger disc (CX/gravel), 2016 Cannondale Fat CAAD 2 (MTB/winter), 2011 Cannondale Flash 29er Lefty (trail MTB)

Originally Posted by dsbrantjr
In that case something like this might be helpful: https://wickwerks.com/products/fit-link-adapter/
Yes, that could be helpful if the braze-on FD mount is too high for a small crank.

If the braze-on mount isn't too high, I recommend using the Shimano FD-CX70 cyclocross front derailleur. It's designed for smaller rings, like 50t or 46t.

I recently put a triple (90s Deore M550 48/38/28) on a steel race frame (90s Giordana), and the braze-on tab was just fine for a new Claris FD-2403 to shift those smaller rings. The frame is a stage racer, designed for 52/39. But I'm building it for a friend for his first RAGBRAI, so the triple will be way better for him on the hills.

Just saying that the braze-on FD tab may reach a crankset with smaller rings just fine. Or it may not. Best of luck!
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