I have a mid 70's Bob Jackson, with what I believe is all original equipment. It has a Crane GS rear, Cyclotourist crank (48/44/26) and a Titlist front derailleur, matched to SunTour barcons. Personally I think it shifts better on the front then the rear. But I agree with you on the cosmetics.
Dan Shindelar in MN.
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> From: Thomas R. Adams, Jr.
> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2001 21:20
> To: Classic List
> Subject: [CR]Match for Shimano Crane
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> I've got a Shimano Crane GS and a vintage set of Dura Ace DT shifters, now
> I need to know what front derailer to use to complete the set. The front
> crank is going to be a TA cyclotouriste triple. Was there a Crane GS
> front? If not, what other Shimano vintage derailers would work? If not a
> Shimano, what would have been the "best" early 70's front derailer for
> this set up? I have a Shimano Titlist front shifter, but it's a bit rough
> cosmetically and I don't know if it will shift the triple chainrings.
>
> Any guidance from the group?
>
> Tom Adams, Kansas City