[CR]front derailleur query - open to suggestions

(Example: Framebuilding:Restoration)

To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "Ben Kamenjas" <bici_pimp@mac.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jan 2005 15:48:05 +1100
Subject: [CR]front derailleur query - open to suggestions

Hello Chaps,

Staring to think through a build spec. for a frame I posted here about but have little success in identifying. I like it like that as Im looking to prep it for paint and bringing back on the road for touring style adventures on the cheap. I have most of it in place, except for one tricky part - I am not sure what front derailleur to use but I want to keep the roller guides on the BB intact. That leaves me looking for a clamp on front derailleur where the cable anchor point is on the non-drive side. see pic ...

http://homepage.mac.com/bici_pimp/PhotoAlbum1.html

Im not fussed with make or brand but would like something that could handle a 34/48 double chainring set-up and works/shifts well. Alternately, if anyone has ideas of a way to keep (and use) the front derailleur cable roller guide but somehow have the cable wrap around the seat tube & over to a "normal" style fixing point, I would be keen to listen. Something subtle would be nice

I like the unusual braze-on feature, wish to keep it in place and aim to make it work as a reliable rider. Standard seat tube diameter. Bang for bucks is my scene. What should i be looking for??? How 'bout something reliable for a triple front? Aks-ing too much?

Thanks

Ciao,

Ben Kamenjas
Sydney, Oz