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Originally Posted by
2wheeljonz
i use a nuovo front derailleur just the way you describe. it works great for me but i am using 24-39-42 chainrings and had to lower the derailleur considerably.
Bingo! That's the spirit. Half-step-plus-granny, and minimizing the sizes of the two outer rings.
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