Replacement for Tiagra FD?
07-22-20, 09:01 AM
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Replacement for Tiagra FD?
I am looking for a replacement for a Tiagra front derailleur. This is on a 1998 Fuji Newest. The chainrings are 52-42-30. 9 speed cassette. Shifters are Tiagra brifters. Anyone know a good derailleur that will work here? 28.6 clamp-on.
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Going down in terms of quality level isn’t a bad thing when it comes to Shimano’s front derailers, by the way. Shimano’s cheaper front derailers are easier to set up and work better for a wider gear range on the back. The derailer cage tends to be wider in the cheaper front derailers.
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A new Tiagra should work. It’s a 3x10 but the 3 part hasn’t really changed. Alternatively, the Sora is 9 speed and will work with your STI levers. Claris is 8 speed and will also work with your shifters. Both will come in a 32 (ish) mm diameter with spacers to make it fit your frame.
Going down in terms of quality level isn’t a bad thing when it comes to Shimano’s front derailers, by the way. Shimano’s cheaper front derailers are easier to set up and work better for a wider gear range on the back. The derailer cage tends to be wider in the cheaper front derailers.
Going down in terms of quality level isn’t a bad thing when it comes to Shimano’s front derailers, by the way. Shimano’s cheaper front derailers are easier to set up and work better for a wider gear range on the back. The derailer cage tends to be wider in the cheaper front derailers.
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I used a Sora FD a couple of years ago. It was what I could easily find in silver, 28.6. It worked well, looked good. Amazingly cheap.
07-22-20, 03:29 PM
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I replaced a Tiagra 4503 with a Sora and there was no perceivable change in shifting. I later repaired the 4503 and am using it on another bike. If the spring retaining tab broke on yours, as they often do, take a look at the following thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...macguyver.html . The repair was relatively easy and it is performing well.
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I replaced a Tiagra 4503 with a Sora and there was no perceivable change in shifting. I later repaired the 4503 and am using it on another bike. If the spring retaining tab broke on yours, as they often do, take a look at the following thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...macguyver.html . The repair was relatively easy and it is performing well.
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If the spring retaining tab broke on yours, as they often do, take a look at the following thread: https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...macguyver.html . The repair was relatively easy and it is performing well.
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i tried the repair but it didn't hold. There is not a lot of aluminum where you need to drill. A better man than I might get it to work, though.
Looking at Shimano replacements, most are limited to a 50-tooth chain ring max. I finally ordered this. Looks correct. I'll find out.
https://www.target.com/p/microshift-...d/-/A-77415282
Looking at Shimano replacements, most are limited to a 50-tooth chain ring max. I finally ordered this. Looks correct. I'll find out.
https://www.target.com/p/microshift-...d/-/A-77415282
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i tried the repair but it didn't hold. There is not a lot of aluminum where you need to drill. A better man than I might get it to work, though.
Looking at Shimano replacements, most are limited to a 50-tooth chain ring max. I finally ordered this. Looks correct. I'll find out.
https://www.target.com/p/microshift-...d/-/A-77415282
Looking at Shimano replacements, most are limited to a 50-tooth chain ring max. I finally ordered this. Looks correct. I'll find out.
https://www.target.com/p/microshift-...d/-/A-77415282
Side note: The max chain ring rating is more of a suggestion then an absolute. The Microshift I’m using is being used on a 46 tooth mountain ring. It does very well. I’ve got some front derailers working on 48 tooth rings and 52 tooth rings. No issues anywhere.
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Should work. It’s hard to mess up a front derailer...Shimano seems to have, however...I have a Microshift on one of my bikes to replace the Tiagra that broke. It works just fine.
Side note: The max chain ring rating is more of a suggestion then an absolute. The Microshift I’m using is being used on a 46 tooth mountain ring. It does very well. I’ve got some front derailers working on 48 tooth rings and 52 tooth rings. No issues anywhere.
Side note: The max chain ring rating is more of a suggestion then an absolute. The Microshift I’m using is being used on a 46 tooth mountain ring. It does very well. I’ve got some front derailers working on 48 tooth rings and 52 tooth rings. No issues anywhere.
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i tried the repair but it didn't hold. There is not a lot of aluminum where you need to drill. A better man than I might get it to work, though.
Looking at Shimano replacements, most are limited to a 50-tooth chain ring max. I finally ordered this. Looks correct. I'll find out.
https://www.target.com/p/microshift-...d/-/A-77415282
Looking at Shimano replacements, most are limited to a 50-tooth chain ring max. I finally ordered this. Looks correct. I'll find out.
https://www.target.com/p/microshift-...d/-/A-77415282
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The microshift r10 triple worked out fine.
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