Are you planning to buy new front derailleurs, and are you confused about the options ?
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Our review process:
The daily purposes derailleur you're opting for might totally vary depending on various factors including objective measures like dimensions, subjective factors like the feel, and other specific requirements. Though we have a variety of recommendations, we pick products that suit most people's needs.
For yet another perspective, we also asked non-tech-focused friends to tell us what they thought about the finalists.
Pick the one you want among the presented or you may blindly pick the first option.
Note: Just because we didn't mention a derailleur in this guide doesn't mean it's not good. The following are simply our picks for the best derailleurs for most people - you may have specific preferences , that make a different derailleur better for you.
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This front derailleur perfectly replaces a totally worn-out front derailleur on an old Specialized Crossroads. The Shimano altus front derailleur will accommodate double or triple drive trains, top or bottom cable routing, and 28.6-34.9 seat tube diameters. It is easy to install and not too hard to get the adjustment correct.
This is a dual pull, so you can either use a top pull or bottom pull cable. It is pretty much un-adjustable because the construction is so weak it will flex and bend. This derailleur can go up to a 48 tooth cog on your crankset. It is an eight speed no problem. The routing for top pull is fairly simple to setup but there are manuals for this derailleur on the internet. It is easy to install and works great on 2x8 configuration mtb.
Why We Like This:
Comes with different size shims to fit you down tube perfectly
Perfect replacement for a worn-out front derailleur on an old specialized crossroads
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The shimano new front derailleur should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. Shimano redesigned it to have a lighter shift action, increased frame and tire clearance, and to work better with chain lines seen on road bikes with disc brakes and shorter chainstays. The new link construction matches the force curve of the hand more naturally to reduce effort at the end of shifting. The front of the derailleur is angled. It includes a cable tension setting adjustment at the derailleur for a more precise and ease setup. The more compact design doesn't come at a sacrifice of shift feel.
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The sram new front derailleur is the best suitable derailleur on the market today. The new Force eTap AXS Front Derailleur returns with SRAM's excellent Yaw pivot design for trim. It rotates slightly when shifted into the small ring improving shifting while preventing chain rub, no matter what cog the chain is on the back of the back. It also features an optimized cage profile for the new smaller, close-ratio (33/46, 35/48, and 37/50t) X-Range front chainring combinations for smooth and quick shifting.
The new Force eTap AXS front derailleur returns with SRAM's excellent Yaw pivot design for trim-free cage operation. It is streamlined to allow for more rear tire clearance which sram claims is up to 700c x 42mm.