Morwa Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 What is the difference between a "top-swing" and "conventional" front derailleurs? Which one should I get?
Dirtbreath Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Depends on your cable routing. If it runs along the top tube and down the seat tube you need top swing. Under the bottom bracket you need conventional.
AndreZA Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 I understand it as where the clamp is. Some clamps you can see above the pivot point and others are below. My frame can only take bottom swing but it can be fitted to both a top and bottom pull frame.
Delgado Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Depends on your cable routing. If it runs along the top tube and down the seat tube you need top swing. Under the bottom bracket you need conventional. Yup! ...and the method of engagement...you can get them as follows: Top pull bottom swingTop pull top swingBottom pull bottom swing anda bottom pull top swing The pull part relates to where the cable engages from and the swing part relates to where the derailleur sits in comparison to the clamp!!
AndreZA Posted January 15, 2009 Posted January 15, 2009 Top swing (can be top or bottom pull) http://www.bikepartsplace.com/images/P/31809825.jpg Bottom swing (ditto) http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/250/50-6635-NCL-SIDE.jpg Mampara2009-01-15 07:46:27
TYGA Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 Had bottom swing on my hardtail, bought a top swing by default, it works perfectly but the bottom swing looks better...less visible on the frame, hidden behind the chainrings.
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