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Would like to put some 2.25 tires on my bike but the front derailleur is an old type that has a large platform behind the seat tube i can see looking at other bikes i own that newer der's are not like this any one else had to change the front mech to fit a bigger tire ?
A Direct Mount adapter and a DM mech might work for you.
What are you looking for as I might have what you need in the garage?
That's an idea i had not considered thanks.
I am in France so postage may be prohibitive but thanks for the offer.
Actually buying stuff here is a bitch no one holds stock and no decent French mail order that I have found so usually go through CRC
Aren't all tricks French?
http://www.cotic.co.uk/geek/page/sideswing
Crc have the XTR versions in their clearance sale for £35 .
I have one on my Cotic Bfe , it's really good.
The new side swing mechs give most clearance. Fine assuming you're happy with the front mech cable routed down the drive side of your down tube (use p-clips to secure the cable on the bottle cage bosses). The mech has an integrated cable stop, so no problem regardless of the stick routing on the bike.
Edit - beaten to it above!
Thanks that's impressive.
French postage isn't that bad I live here order bits from All tricks they arrive next morning also often much cheaper than UK.