Brazed on FD helpppp!
 

So I acquired an older FD6500 shimano front derailleur. However it is brazed-on instead of the usual clamp style. :cry:
Any way to make it mount on my bike without drilling hole into the frame?

Yes, the simplest way around your problem is to get a clamp on adapter that the derailleur will then mount to.

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/ro...1193.24.1.html

http://www.acecosportgroup.com/shop/...mp-kit-sl.html

There is quite a few companies and manufacturers that makes this. Just get the one that you like and problem solved.

sweeeeet! thanks!

Yes, get an adaptor.

BTW, braze-on derailleurs are not mounted by drilling a hole in the frame, but are bolted to a purpose-built mount attached to the seat-tube when the frame is built, or added after by a framebuilder. I doubt you could get a derailleur to come close to working by mounting it to a hole drilled in the frame.