Frame front mech hanger...um...thingy?

[swee'pea99]

Just received a Fausto Coppi frame I got off fleabay (and very nice it is too). It has what I'm guessing must be a front mech mounting bracket thingy - as per the pic. Does anyone recognise this? Is there some secret to mounting a mech? Any advice appreciated.

 

[biggs682]

you need a bolt on one rather than a band on one , then position accordingley

 

[fossyant]

You just need a braise on front mech and not a band on.

 

[swee'pea99]

Thanks. So it's a pretty standard thing then?

 

[lpretro1]

Braze-on NOT braise - it's not a beef stew

 

[Smurfy]

Just received a Fausto Coppi frame I got off fleabay (and very nice it is too). It has what I'm guessing must be a front mech mounting bracket thingy - as per the pic. Does anyone recognise this? Is there some secret to mounting a mech? Any advice appreciated.

A picture speaks a thousand words (thanks Wiggle)

DuraAce Braze on:

DuraAce Band on:

 

[biggs682]

Thanks. So it's a pretty standard thing then?

yes fairly standard

 

[VamP]

It's totally standard. Front mechs come in braze on or band on fitments, and also top or bottom pull, so that's another thing to bear in mind when you go shopping.

Let's see the whole frame

 

[accountantpete]

Beware Fausto Coppi things.

I'm not too sure what happened but he didn't appear to trade mark his name so whenever someone wants a "name" for their product guess who they turn to.