Shimano c201 top swing derailliuer

sillysarah

Hi all
i am currently building a bike up from scratch, i have managed everything else so far but i am totally stumped on how to fit the front derailliuer . The convetional one is secured by a metal band around the seat post upright, but the one i have bought looks like it is secured by the crank set and there a half moon shape that fits around the seat post.
Can someone please help as to how i fix it on , many thanks

nicklouse

it sounds like you have bought an E type mech.

they are held in place by the bb cup.

might be an idea to get another one. as you will also need to use a E type bb or space the cups if external bearing correctly.

sillysarah

Hi Nick
i have tried following the instructions provided but they are as much use as an ashtray on a back of a motorcycle. The one bit of useful info is that it is a Shimano FD-C201-E. My old bike is a Baracuda Curacao ( not a cocktail) , the bike is about 6 years old. Can you suggest a front deralliuer that is eay to fit and is compatible with a 3 ring chain set

nicklouse

the problem is the E at the end.

try a Deore M510

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... odelID=825

sillysarah

Thank you Nick

nicklouse

just make sure you get the right band size.

sillysarah

i take it that is the band that goes around the seat post?

nicklouse

yep. some will fit all 3 sizes but some and be a fixed size.