Originally Posted by
Winfried
From a picture, is there a way to tell what K clamp it is (generation 1/2)?
Below is a photo of 4 adapters. From left to right, they are the earlier Litepro, the more recent Litepro, Ridea and CM Wasson. Then there is Litepro B-Series with modified Suntour triple mounted. The earlier Litepro got bent and straightened several time as its holding finger is too feeble. The second has a more sturdy finger, like in the cheap, common, no-name adapter with a more coarse band, not shown here. The problem is that the finger is secured with just one bolts and is prevented from rotating with a small tab sticking out, that does not fit well and that will be sheared off in no time. The Ridea has a shorter sturdier finger, but the mounting point gets shifted farther away from the seat tube. CM Wasson is sturdy, but is basically overbuilt and heavy. The best for the purpose is the Litepro for Birdy.
Originally Posted by
Winfried
So you used a B clamp + Shimano 105 for a double,and a B + Suntour for a triple?
I used the B-Series both with double and triple. With double there is though more flexibility and the cheap adapter, not shown, also worked.
4 adapters: 2 x Litepro, Ridea, CM Wasson
Litepro f/Birdy w/triple Suntour. The chain is on the smallest ring in the photo.