Putting together Shimano Claris components
05-17-21, 12:31 PM
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Putting together Shimano Claris components
So I bought a second hand bike not so long ago. The transmission on the bike is lowsy but I knew that when I got it. I intend to change everything with Shimano Claris components. Nothing fancy nor too expensive.
But the problem is I'm not fiding the Shimano Claris FD-R2030-B front derailleur (3x8)
. Could I use a Sora/Tiagra front derailleur instead? would it be compatible with the other Claris components?
But the problem is I'm not fiding the Shimano Claris FD-R2030-B front derailleur (3x8)
. Could I use a Sora/Tiagra front derailleur instead? would it be compatible with the other Claris components?
05-17-21, 12:59 PM
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So I bought a second hand bike not so long ago. The transmission on the bike is lowsy but I knew that when I got it. I intend to change everything with Shimano Claris components. Nothing fancy nor too expensive.
But the problem is I'm not fiding the Shimano Claris FD-R2030-B front derailleur (3x8). Could I use a Sora/Tiagra front derailleur instead? would it be compatible with the other Claris components?
But the problem is I'm not fiding the Shimano Claris FD-R2030-B front derailleur (3x8)
. Could I use a Sora/Tiagra front derailleur instead? would it be compatible with the other Claris components?
05-17-21, 01:03 PM
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Yes, but.... You need to verify that whatever you get is designed for the same middle/large tooth difference as your crank.
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You didn't look very hard:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/312908349804?epid=2153958428
https://www.ebay.com/itm/312908349804?epid=2153958428
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05-17-21, 05:19 PM
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You didn't look very hard:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/312908349804?epid=2153958428
https://www.ebay.com/itm/312908349804?epid=2153958428
You can get a 2403 for about half that from overseas.
John
05-17-21, 07:42 PM
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I don't know that going one notch above lowsy is really a great upgrade. Tiagra makes some sense or looking for some older 105, Ultegra or Dura Ace in decent enough shape could be good. Claris is one step up from Tourney so it will certainly be a bit better but not really worthwhile unless you absolutely must.
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A Microshift R538 front derailleur will work. QBP has two left, clamp mount. Your local bike shop can get it for you, $26-28.
BTW, I tried a 9-speed FD on an 8-speed drivetrain. It shifted, but it had no tolerance for the slightest degree of cross-chaining.
BTW, I tried a 9-speed FD on an 8-speed drivetrain. It shifted, but it had no tolerance for the slightest degree of cross-chaining.
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I don't know that going one notch above lowsy is really a great upgrade. Tiagra makes some sense or looking for some older 105, Ultegra or Dura Ace in decent enough shape could be good. Claris is one step up from Tourney so it will certainly be a bit better but not really worthwhile unless you absolutely must.
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I tried an R538 and was not pleased with how it worked. My setup was different from yours as it was a double with a 48t, which is why I thought it would be a better choice.
It may have been caused by an incorrect application, but I’ve mixed and matched a number of other setups and was a bit surprised how poorly it shifted.
If it were me, I’d see if I could find a better 9 speed FD. They used to be easy to find and cheap on eBay, but in recent times the world has turned upside down.
John
It may have been caused by an incorrect application, but I’ve mixed and matched a number of other setups and was a bit surprised how poorly it shifted.
If it were me, I’d see if I could find a better 9 speed FD. They used to be easy to find and cheap on eBay, but in recent times the world has turned upside down.
John
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