Compact Cranks and Trek OCLV Braze-on
02-20-06 | 10:53 PM
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My KHS Flite 2000 has a braze-on as well and I also use the IRD compact front derailleur with great success.
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'00 TiSports Titanium - DA 9 speed------ '01 KHS Flite 800 - DA/Utegra 9 speed mix
02 Ellsworth Flight - Ultegra 10 speed -.'03 Basso Coral - Ultegra 10 speed
'03 Specialized Allez Pro - DA 10 speed .'04 Scattante CFR Limited - DA 9 speed
'05 KHS Flite 2000 - Ultegra 9 speed -... '06 Flyte SRS-3 - DA 9 speed-------
'05 Serotta Fierte - Utegra 10 speed--..-'07 Pedal Force RS - SRAM Force
'00 TiSports Titanium - DA 9 speed------ '01 KHS Flite 800 - DA/Utegra 9 speed mix
02 Ellsworth Flight - Ultegra 10 speed -.'03 Basso Coral - Ultegra 10 speed
'03 Specialized Allez Pro - DA 10 speed .'04 Scattante CFR Limited - DA 9 speed
'05 KHS Flite 2000 - Ultegra 9 speed -... '06 Flyte SRS-3 - DA 9 speed-------
'05 Serotta Fierte - Utegra 10 speed--..-'07 Pedal Force RS - SRAM Force
02-20-06 | 11:24 PM
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Yes, some of the OCLV braze on tabs won't allow the FD to get low enough to the big chainring on a compact crank. You have 2 choices - either you can order a Trek specific tab from a dealer or you can file the hole longer on your existing one.
I did both - I ordered one - about $15 - and while waiting for it, I filed mine. It works perfectly. When the new one arrived, it essentially was a standard one that'd been filed. I gave it to a friend who needed one, otherwise I'd have been happy to send it to you. If you'd like to send me yours, I'd be happy to file it for you.
But first, check to see if you even need to do it - many OCLV frames are just fine. Good luck.
55/Rad
I did both - I ordered one - about $15 - and while waiting for it, I filed mine. It works perfectly. When the new one arrived, it essentially was a standard one that'd been filed. I gave it to a friend who needed one, otherwise I'd have been happy to send it to you. If you'd like to send me yours, I'd be happy to file it for you.
But first, check to see if you even need to do it - many OCLV frames are just fine. Good luck.
55/Rad
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02-21-06 | 08:51 PM
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From: N. Illinois
Bikes: Trek '01 2200 (sold), '04 5 500 (sold), 2013 Trek Madone 5.2
Thanks 55/Rad - that's very generous. I'm going to try and get one of the Trek tabs (want to keep my original) and may take you up on your offer then. Again, a big thanks for the info and the kind offer to help.
