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Hi Robert, sorry to bother you again, I just received my front derailleur, a Shimano Tiagra FDD-4700, and I can't seem to be able to adjust it so that the chain doesn't rub on the top part of the derailleur, no matter how far up the downtube I bring it up. It almost seems like I need to rotate the derailleur. What did you use on the V2's for front derailleur?

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Thanks,
Denis
Robert Holler
Robert Holler
You can get a braze-on clamp, and a braze-on style FD that will be a perfect match for the clamp version.
Robert Holler
Robert Holler
Also, it is hard to see from the pictures, but can you move up the DR clamp even just a small bit if there is any room?
The Brook
The Brook
I've tried, I'm about 7 mm above the chainring teeth, and it still rubs, the DR needs to be rotated about 15 degrees clockwise
Hi Robert, I've finally decided to use a 30x46 Shimano GRX crankset with a Hollowtech bottom bracket, does the Freerider need a road or mtn bike bracket??
Thanks.
The Brook
The Brook
I think I answered my question, the cup is 73 mm wide.
Robert Holler
Robert Holler
It should be a standard English thread BB shell on those older bikes.
Hi Robert, I'm looking to upgrade the gearing on my Freerider V1, I'm looking to use a 34x50 compact double, do I use a bolt on front derailleur, or a braze on with an adaptor for the Triangle's front downtube?
Also, I'm using a square taper bottom bracket, will likely be replacing it, as it is old, and has been squeeking a bit lately, what lenght of spindle would I need to use?
Thanks, and regards,
Denis Rivest
Robert Holler
Robert Holler
Dennis, The spindle length depends on the crank and spider design primarily. I would measure what you have and replace with the same to start. Either style of DR will work. A clamp version will likely be a bit more secure.
The Brook
The Brook
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