People who don't like bike maintenance should avoid front derailleurs. They are the worst
Not if used with friction shifters, set the stops and cable tension, Happy days.
Even then you still have to position it vertically and rotationally on the seat tube which I find surprisingly difficult
(Not so bad with modern stuff that has alignment markers, but older ones can be difficult)
This is the way. Modern 105 FD shifts like a dream.
@jontea started
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People who don't like bike maintenance should avoid front derailleurs. They are the worst