Hi,
I have a Leader 736r frame and was trying to figure out If I will need a clamp front derailleur. I am thinking about upgrading the drivetrain to the new Shimano 11 speed 105 group set. If anyone could help me with some more details I'd appreciate it.

I don't understand. You say that you have the frame. That means that you can simply look at it to be able to tell if you need a clamp on or a braze on style derailleur.

If you have a braze-on ... it will be a small rectangular plate with an oval slotted hole just about where the derailleur band would go. If not, you need a derailleur with a band.

Post a pick of the BB/down tube/ seat tube juncture from the right side and for $5 I will PM you the right answer.

I'll do it for $2 and fully-stamped Subway card.

I'm currently out of town and have never had any true specs about the frame so I was curious of anyone had a sheet. Thanks for the humor lol

Yeah ... it sucks that you don't have the internet where you are posting from.


"Seat tube is sexy semi aero made to accommodate a 31.8mm clamp on front derailleur."
Leader Bike LD-736R Frames Reviews - RoadbikeReview.com

I was searching for goggles and I accidentally hit two "O"s .... what a mistake.




No charge .... This time.

Do you know how many time I dead that review and missed it?! Oh man. I must have had to pay you double for that

Buy a braze on derailleur and buy a separate derailleur clamp - they're cheap.

Thanks! I just ended up doing that. I'm pretty excited for the upgrade.

That is the best plan in any case. The braze-on derailleur wit or without the band clamp is by far the superior setup.