So, according to Mr Schmidt and Mr Sachs, the REAL problem is front derailleurs as a whole. I'll stick to my 4-speed Legnano from now on.
And speaking of worst parts... I might as well nominate the beloved Vittoria "Margherita Giro di Francia" shifter as the worst functioning chain-dropper I've ever used. True, it looks cool as all getout, and is a real ice breaker at local rides, but it's way too fussy about adjustment.
It's also the only shifter I've ever used that's affected by crosswinds.
Aldo Ross
> Richard M Sachs wrote:
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\r?\n> > i nominate the brazed-on front changer.
\r?\n> > anyone's. all of them.
\r?\n> > its introduction solved no problems
\r?\n> > and created others. the vertical placement
\r?\n> > of the braze-on tab has never accomodated
\r?\n> > all changers of a given era. and, as time has
\r?\n> > passed, proper placement from one era
\r?\n> > doesn't always allow efficient derailleur
\r?\n> > adjustment for future parts.
\r?\n> > all my frames have them!!
\r?\n> > e-RICHIE
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\r?\n> ?-R?CH??,
\r?\n>
\r?\n> I have seen seat tubes with small dents caused by clamp-on front
\r?\n> derailleurs and I have seen lots of seat tubes with rust underneath the
\r?\n> clamp when it chips the paint.
\r?\n>
\r?\n> Chuck Schmidt
\r?\n> South Pasadena, California