Thread: Compact Crank and Braze-On Front Der
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Old 12-30-04 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 55/Rad
Frame - Trek OCLV 5500. I want to put a compact crank on but the braze-on front derailleur won't go low enough for a 50 tooth big ring. It will only get to within a half inch or so.
That doesn't sound right to me. I have an OCLV. I run 39/53 and the FD is about in the middle of the bracket and has room to lower the 5 or 6mm required for a 50T big ring. What is your front derailer?
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