FD shims
03-21-08, 11:57 AM
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FD shims
Looking to shim a FD onto my seat tube. FD is 35mm, seat tube is 28.6 mm.
I've seen plenty of shims for 28.6 mm to the 31 mm FD size, but none that hop to the 35 mm level. Would a double shim solution work, or am I left with simply buying a small clamp size FD?
I've seen plenty of shims for 28.6 mm to the 31 mm FD size, but none that hop to the 35 mm level. Would a double shim solution work, or am I left with simply buying a small clamp size FD?
03-21-08, 12:07 PM
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Thats a big difference to try to shim. Just get the proper size clamp.
03-21-08, 12:10 PM
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That was my fear. Trouble with the Campy derailleurs I'm trying to use is that most of the new ones don't go below the 31mm mark.
Where's the small diameter tube love?
Where's the small diameter tube love?
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double shim. I thought the shimano FDs came with various shims for any size...
or trade it for a 28.6mm or braze on+ 28.6mm clamp.
or trade it for a 28.6mm or braze on+ 28.6mm clamp.
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