Thread: Suntour SL reverse-pull FD?
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Old 09-18-22, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson
The longer cable run to the front derailleur (assuming it is mounted on the stoker seat tube) has more friction and stretch than on a single. The reverse-pull of the SL derailleur should help with this, as shifting to the granny does not depend on the derailleur's spring, but can be aggressively shifted by the rider.
Makes sense!
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