Front Derailleur Recommendation for 64 Clem L

[Justin Kennedy (Brooklyn, NY)]

I'm wondering if anyone could recommend a specific front derailleur for my 64 Clem. I took it to a local bike shop and they weren't entirely sure what FD to install/order b/c of the granny gear. I have a Silver 38/24 wide/low double with 9 Speed 12-36t on the rear. I'd prefer something simple, cheap, and easy, of course. Thanks in advance! 

[Doug H.]

I've dealt with 718Cyclery in Brooklyn from afar and would recommend that shop. I know he has built up Rivendells and likes steel unracer bikes.

Doug

Athens, GA

[spencer robinson]

Hey Justin,

If you are friction shifting it, Pretty much any decent derailleur should shift it. I might try a Shimano CX 70 that is designed for a double chain ring. 

If there is a shop around that has crates of vintage parts, you might be able to find something nice that will work. 

Spence

[Joe Bernard]

Hi Justin,

You can have this vintage XT fd for shipping if you want it, I'm guessing around $15. 34.9 clamp which I'm 95% certain is what your bike takes, maybe someone here can confirm. 

Low-mount clamp, bottom pull (normal stuff that will work on Rivs). It will shift your cranks fine, just remember to mount it with some clearance to the trouser guard..it's a triple derailer on a triple crank, both were designed with a big ring in mind but that has been replaced with a guard that isn't much bigger than the middle. 

I can send more pics that show you what the heck this is, this pic is weak. 

Joe Bernard