What's the difference between a braze on

holmeboy
holmeboy Posts: 674
edited July 2008 in Workshop
What's the difference between a braze on and a band on regarding front mech? :lol: :twisted: :roll: :wink:

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  • W5454
    W5454 Posts: 133
    If your frame has a bracket attached(brazed on) to it where the front mech goes then you need a braze on mech.
    If the frame doesn't have a bracket attached then you need a clip on mech.The clip being an integral part of the mech that fits around the seat tube.There are different sizes so measure the tube diameter.
  • Rob Sallnow
    Rob Sallnow Posts: 6,279
    Or if you already have a braze on mech you can buy a clip rather than a whole new clip on mech.
    I'd rather walk than use Shimano
  • System_1
    System_1 Posts: 513
    Braze on mechs are the best option I reckon because you always have the option of using a band on adapter which means if you ever swap frames in the future and get one with the braze on fittings you won't have to buy a new mech like you would if you had bought a band on one.

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