Difference between top and down swing FD
01-13-24, 09:52 AM
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Difference between top and down swing FD
Is there a difference between top and down swing front derailleurs in terms of shifting quality?
01-13-24, 09:51 PM
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Not that I’ve noticed.
01-16-24, 01:15 PM
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Top swing/low clamp derailleurs do tend to get much more play as they wear. I don't think I've ever seen a high clamp model get the same level of totally worn out pivots.
