Shimming front derailleur?
05-22-17, 09:20 AM
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It will work fine if you get the right adapter part SM-AD16S, so I guess it's not too weird if since Shimano makes a part for this.. Also you can likely go likely with nearly any nicer Shimano FD that it 28.6 for most setups.
Shimano SM-AD16S Sizing adapters(34.9-- 28.6mm) for Band-Clamp Front Derailleurs | eBay
Shimano SM-AD16S Sizing adapters(34.9-- 28.6mm) for Band-Clamp Front Derailleurs | eBay
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People shim FDs all of the time. Hell, I've seen bikes come with FDs shimmed from the factory.
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Yes some models of modern FD's come with the large size clamp and shims to fit smaller tubing new.
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