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09-27-22, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hondo6

FWIW: Microshift also makes a replacement FD for 9sp triples, too. It's model FD-R353.

At least one vendor on Amazon is selling them for a bit under $25 with free shipping - but with sales tax added, it will likely be a bit over $25.

They also make two different FDs for 10-speed triples. One supports 50T max large chainrings; the other 52T max large chainrings.

But he has an 8-speed chain. But, yeah, Microshift derailleurs are a worthwhile substitute.

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