FD - Braze on or Calmp on?
02-16-06 | 09:01 PM
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Braze is cheaper in the long run if you like to change frame every few years as you can just buy the clamp adapter you need for a frame rather then a whole new FD. As for performance I have not felt a difference in them. Any new FD I buy is for Braze then I get the correct clamp or put it straight to the frame depending on what I get/have.
02-16-06 | 09:48 PM
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They both perform well but your frame purchase decision should not be based on whether the frame has FD braze-ons or not.
I transferred my braze-on Campy Record front derailleur from one frame to another frame without the braze-on tab by using one of these:
I transferred my braze-on Campy Record front derailleur from one frame to another frame without the braze-on tab by using one of these:
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02-16-06 | 09:57 PM
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Something to consider: I was thinking about a Veloce group for a steel frame that needed a clamp-on FD, but Campy doesn't make a Veloce clamp-on 28.6 mm FD, so you end up having to use a Record FD, or a shim or one of those clamp-on adapter things. Devil's in the details.
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02-16-06 | 10:27 PM
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I kind of like using the Nashbar adapters. They are only $2.50, and accept Campy ders. After clamping them on, you can easily adjust the height up or down.
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02-16-06 | 10:46 PM
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+1 To Patriot if you want you can get a "real" Shimano or Campagnolo adapter but who is going to notice it put the money toward carbon some where else. I don't think I've ever spent more then $5 for on at the LBS. The last one I got was for an older steel road bike that was a 28.6 seat tube so they are out there.
02-16-06 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by CPcyclist
+1 To Patriot if you want you can get a "real" Shimano or Campagnolo adapter but who is going to notice it......
02-17-06 | 12:21 AM
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The BB actually does something you will notice others may not but you will....
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02-17-06 | 09:12 AM
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you also need to distinguish whether you are talking about the frame or the derailleur. I believe CPcyclist is suggesting that you buy a braze on FD, and the appropriate size clamp to put on a frame without a braze on for the FD. I think this makes sense and it's what I have on my 2 road bikes.
If we're talking frame choices, all else being equal, I would prefer not to have a braze on for the FD. One reason being that if you go compact, it may be difficult to get the FD at the right height with a braze on. Without a braze on, the FD, or the clamp for a braze on FD can always be moved to the right height.
If we're talking frame choices, all else being equal, I would prefer not to have a braze on for the FD. One reason being that if you go compact, it may be difficult to get the FD at the right height with a braze on. Without a braze on, the FD, or the clamp for a braze on FD can always be moved to the right height.
