Hi Garth,
The model number for the Claris double is FD-2400.
Thanks for the link to Andel cranks. +1 on the classic design and common
bolt pattern.
I'm in your camp when it comes to the spirit of a "good ride":-)
Best,
Rich in ATL
On Wed, May 12, 2021 at 7:52 AM Garth wrote:
> Doug, The
Doug, The most direct thing I can say is trust yourself and those initial
ideas of what works for you. A 24t ring is always gonna be 24t and a 26t a
26t, they'll never be the same ! The Riv silver crank will be here when
you need it. A more expensive crank is just more expensive and won't make
Hello Doug,
Your post is very timely since I've been going through the exact same
derailer swapping dance in the past week.
First, some history. At one point I ran a CX-70 der on my Sam with a
friction shifted 8 speed 11-32 cassette and 43/34 double front rings. As
Joe points out frequent
Thanks for the comments everybody. Garth, I agree that the compact double
sounds good on paper and saves a few ounces, but like you, I'm still
reluctant to give up my triple in the hills where I ride. I still wonder if
the 26 will be as useful as the 24. I don't use my 24 with the 32 in back
My experience with double FD's is that they are incredibly adaptable with
capacities far beyond the manufacturers self-imposed specs and guidelines.
The apparent raves about the CX70 I take with a grain of salt as there are
endless other double FD's that work just as well. I'm currently using a
Jan at Rene Herse likes the CX70 for both compact doubles and triples where
the big ring is around 46 or 44 teeth. I have no interest in STI/Ergopower,
however. I sticking with my Riv friction-only Silver bar end shifters. But
here is Jan's rant:
Hi Doug, is your Claris triple specific? If it's not, that may account for
the rough shifts. Triple FDs have an inner plate that is taller than the
outer one. The CX70 is spec'ced for a double crank (46T top gear, 16T
outer-to-inner difference) may have problems with the triple as well.
I've
Shoot, I forgot a detail. I believe the CX70 is a 10-speed derailer, hence
the narrowness.
On Monday, May 10, 2021 at 10:41:09 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:
> It will fit that shim if it doesn't already have its own. Is it better
> than Claris? It's prettier and lighter, but I've used both
It will fit that shim if it doesn't already have its own. Is it better than
Claris? It's prettier and lighter, but I've used both with Silver shifters
and they were great..I suspect you have a problem elsewhere causing
unsmooth shifting. Or it's a worn out Claris.
I don't remember if I
