Hi cool cats,
Maybe an answer to my own question, but I am thinking a Suntour Spirt front derailleur may be what Im looking for with regard to my frame specific search for a solution that works (see below). Thing is I have no idea if they work well - what say ye?
http://www.rivbike.com/
I wrote (snipped):
> 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/
>
> 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.
> 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?
ciao,
Ben Kamenjas
Sydney, Oz