Replacement for Sora FD 3 x 8s

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Lazyboy

New Member
Hi
My Sora FD has broken and I need a replacement. The triple crankset is 32-42-52 with 8 speed on the rear.
The nearest I can find is a Shimano Claris 3 x 8s but it says the max for the large crank is 50. Does anyone have any experience if I am likely to have any issues fitting the Claris or if there is another FD which would be more suitable ?
 

Ajax Bay

Guru
Location
East Devon
Most if not all triple FDs (do not get an FD-4403, nib break failure well known) will do the business.
Triple FDs have an inner cage plate with greater area (ftaod).
The 'only up to 50t' bit will not affect your ability to fit it and for it to shift perfectly.

Take care to spec the band the right diameter (eg 31.8mm or whatever your seat tube is)(if band on).
Claris
 
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gbb

Squire
Location
Peterborough
When you say broken, it's not siezed is it ?
If it is, there is a dome headed pivot bolt on the mech (rear facing iirc) Undo it a bit (not remove) and get some lube in there, it usually frees up.
If its not siezed, disregard....:smile:
 
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