maalik9999
New Member
I have recently purchased a second-hand Giant Rapid 2. Its components work well except for one thing: the spring within the front derailleur broke.
The bicycle is a nine-speed in terms of the rear set of gears, and a triple speed in terms of the front set of gears. The front derailleur is branded as a Shimano "9S Triple", and the manual lists it as a Shimano "R-453". The rear derailleur is a Shimano "Tiagra", and the rear cassette is a SRAM "PG 950 11x26 9-speed" if these matter.
The front derailleur appears to be a brazed on and a cable pull down style.
I cannot find this particular model of component anywhere online. What front derailleur would be a suitable replacement? Can I use a triple front derailleur designed for a ten speed drivetrain instead? That seems to be all I can find available new.
Note that I wouldn't want to spend too much more than $30-$50.
The bicycle is a nine-speed in terms of the rear set of gears, and a triple speed in terms of the front set of gears. The front derailleur is branded as a Shimano "9S Triple", and the manual lists it as a Shimano "R-453". The rear derailleur is a Shimano "Tiagra", and the rear cassette is a SRAM "PG 950 11x26 9-speed" if these matter.
The front derailleur appears to be a brazed on and a cable pull down style.
I cannot find this particular model of component anywhere online. What front derailleur would be a suitable replacement? Can I use a triple front derailleur designed for a ten speed drivetrain instead? That seems to be all I can find available new.
Note that I wouldn't want to spend too much more than $30-$50.
