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Quick question - will a triple FD work with a double crank?

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Old 06-17-08 | 08:57 PM
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Quick question - will a triple FD work with a double crank?

I'm trying to go full Ultegra but the FD is a triple and the crank is a double. Thanks!

Edit - and I'm using DA bar end shifters
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The range is established by the stop screws. Shouldn't be a problem.
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