[CR]Fr. Der. for LARGE jumps

(Example: Framebuilding)

Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 18:54:08 +0200
From: "Amir Avitzur" <avitzur@013.net>
To: Classicrendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR]Fr. Der. for LARGE jumps

My Hobbs is getting a Stronglight 49 crank with TA rings. It is being set up for touring with very wide gears.

What's the biggest climb typical 50's derailleurs could make?

My guess is that plunger type front derailleurs aren't recommended on 20 tooth climbs.

Amir Avitzur
Ramat-Gan, Israel