Originally Posted by Duragrouch

I generally agree. However, a Microshift front derailleur (braze-on) fits on my FD adaptor, whereas Shimano doesn't, the linkage interferes with the mounting point. The Shimano linkage is double-shear, generally more durable, but the Microshift linkage is cantilever, so is more compact and thus fits. (This would not be an issue if the frame had an FD braze-on.) I want to swap out the Microshift (9-triple) because the spring is ridiculously strong, so much so, I could not use a gripshift, and even with a Shimano lever, it's still a hard push.