David, Is the bottom bracket spindle/ spindle taper original to the bike? How close is the clearance between the right chainstay and the inner/small chainring? Is there room to use a shorter (narrower) spindle, or is it that the taper is to great for the crank to be positioned closer to the shell? Does it look like too much clearance there? Is the clearance equal to that on the non-drive side? How does the chain align with the freewheel? That could be an easy obvious "eureka- it must be the spindle". All this if in fact the crank and the front derailleur are correct to the bike. Al Fack, Mankato, Mn. USA
> Hello All,
>
> I am putting the final touches on my winter build and I am having a
> problem
> with the front derailleur. There is rub on the outside cage plate when
> the
> chain is on the big ring.
>
> The derailleur is a Cyclo Rosa, identical to the one seen here:
> http://members.aol.com/
>
> The bike it is going on is a 1955-1960 Cinelli Model B. The chainrings
> are
> 50/47 on a cottered, 3-arm crank marked "Lightweight" (there is no other
> brand). The chain is a 3/32" Regina Extra.
>
> My derailleur is not the original one, but I was told by the previous
> owner
> that derailleur (the Cyclo Rosa) is original to the bike.
>
> Is there any way get the high-gear limit stop to extend a bit further,
> 1-2mm
> on this derailleur? The two adjustment bolts on the back seem to control
> the friction of the lever. And of course, I would prefer not to bend the
> cage.
>
> These very old derailleurs are new to me and I don't want to chance
> damaging
> anything. Also, the LBS is not any help, they didn't even know
> derailleurs
> like this existed. Any information will be appreciated. Thank you.
>
> Best regards,
>
> David Beck
> Crystal Lake, IL USA
>
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