front derailer for Silver - 2 piece with 32/22 chainrings

[Jim S.]

Hi, could anyone recommend a front derailer for this crank and chainrings? Preferably, one that's obtainable, but any info is helpful. I'm building up a Gus, and I realized I never bought a front derailer. Thanks in advance.

[Joe Bernard]

This comes up a lot lately..some folks think that crank should use a road double, but it's actually a mountain triple crank with the big ring replaced by a smaller trouser guard. So if you can find a Shimano/Microshift/IRD mtb-ish triple that will fit the seattube you're good to go. Just remember it might sit kinda high over that trouser guard in order to hit the chain in the right spot for the middle/small rings. 

[Garth]

I bought a Shimano M611 band clamp version for my Susie with 22/34/44 rings, though I've yet to put the bike together. Double check the clamp diameters to make sure it includes the 28.6 shim or else get one.