|   Ft. Der. on a Custom Frame: Clamp-on or Braze-on? | Val_Garou
Dec 29, 2003 6:27 PM | | If you were having a custom frame built up, would you spec a clamp-on front derailleur or a hanger and why? Or does it not matter at all? Aluminum frame, if that matters to anyone.
All opinions appreciated! |
| re: Ft. Der. on a Custom Frame: Clamp-on or Braze-on? | alchemy
Dec 29, 2003 11:56 PM | | I'd go for a braze-on fitting. I don't know if there are any particular advantages, I just think it looks better than a clamp. |
| re: Ft. Der. on a Custom Frame: Clamp-on or Braze-on? | Rusty Coggs
Dec 30, 2003 6:11 AM | | A clamp usually gives more latitude if considering smaller chainrings. |
| You can also vary the angle more. | dzrider
Dec 31, 2003 5:51 AM | | Sometimes turning the derailleur so the cage sits at a slightly different angle relative to the rings can make a huge improvement in shifting. While you can't screw up as badly with a braze-on, the clamp-on will always allow you to find the best possible angle. |
| re: Ft. Der. on a Custom Frame: Clamp-on or Braze-on? | MR_GRUMPY
Dec 30, 2003 7:29 AM | | On a steel frame, if you add in the weight of the braze on "tab", you only save about 10 grams over a clamp on hanger.
On an Aluminum frame the difference will be less because most tabs are bolted on. |
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