Thread: Should there be no chain contact with front derailleur no matter what gear?
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Old 10-08-23, 10:46 AM
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Chain rub is a function of number of chain rings, width of rear cog cluster, shortness of chain stays, width of chain, and width of front derailleur cage. I just follow manufacturer specs. If you think you can do better, by all means experiment.
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