Originally Posted by
bampilot06
So from the multiple mechanics that I am talking too and long time cyclist. The New Sram E1 specifically the force was released with a big FU.
Yes it can handle 50t but it is very bike dependent and most will not work with the sram force FD. This is to make you to buy a red FD. Pretty crappy thing to do to make an extra 100 dollars off its customers.
If all my bikes were not already sram I would write them off.
Would an angled mounting shim be an option?
A shim that rotates the FD a little counter-clockwise, raising the front of the cage and lowering the rear a little closer to the chainring. Can't tell if the location of the mount in relation to the cage would allow for enough change to the front.
The Red does have a shim for use when going to larger chainring. Maybe using this upside down?