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Thoughts on Correcting FD

Old 02-20-21 | 09:30 AM
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Thoughts on Correcting FD

Below is a FD1055 that I had planned on using with a build. However when placed on the DT, I noted the "irregularities" of the FD on the frame. Thoughts on if it is correctable with a "little coercion" with a pair of pliers? Also, I'm trying to figure out how the FD got in this condition, aka with way did it take a blow so that I can force it back into its correction orientation, if possible. I definitely don't want to tighten the clamp on the DT for fear of crimping the Prestige tubing with the lower edge of the clamp out of alignment.

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Old 02-20-21 | 09:41 AM
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Let’s start with a question: is that the correct size clamp for the down tube? Clamps come in 28.6, 31.8, and 34.0. That may be a 28.6 on a 31.8 tube.
If the clamp is the correct size, then tou have some serious alignment issues. Very difficult to correct alignment on a cast part like the clampwithout splitting it.
Cage can easily be bent into shape, but the clamp...
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I'd try clamping it down on a 28.6mm steel tube that you wouldn't mind gouging, but I agree with Doc that the chances of the clamp snapping are likely high.
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Old 02-20-21 | 10:52 AM
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The frame is a Schwinn Prologue so it should be a 28.6 diameter DT. I may try finding some scrap pipe of similar diameter and tighten the clamp around it just for kicks. If it doesn't work, there's not a whole lot lost in the FD. I'll just start over and look for another 1055. Thanks for the feedback!
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The cage looks like there was an impact that rotated it around the seat tube to the extent that it hit the rear tire
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Old 02-20-21 | 12:26 PM
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This is common. The swing out side of the clamp is fairly soft. You can bend it outwards until it fits correctly.
In any event I would use a Braze-on FD and an adapter clamp. That way if I need to adjust the height of the FD I dont need to move the clamp and mar the seat tube unnecessarily.
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