Replacing fd 2303 8 speed derailleur

[DaveyM]

I have a Specialized Tricross 2012, which has been a great winter bike.
Sadly today a link in the chain split and trashed the front derailleur.

I can't find a replacement on the web.
Is there a suitable alternative.

31.8mm braze on.
52/42/30 t chainring

I would appreciate any help you can give me.

 

[iluvmybike]

The Shimano Claris would be a good replacement

 

[Ajax Bay]

Edit: The triple FDs below are for band-on not braze on. OP needs braze-on.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shimano-Claris-FD-2403-8-Speed-Derailleur/dp/B00D9FADNC?th=1&psc=1
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SHIMANO-...768387?hash=item33da6adc43:g:n98AAOSwwf5ZzrTr
Think the Sora FD will work fine with an 8 speed chain.
https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-FD-2403-3x8-Speed-Claris-Derailleur/dp/B00CABR9UG?th=1&psc=1

 

[DaveyM]

Thanks, I will try this. I thought I might be able to use one of these but I need a bit of reassurance

 

[DaveyM]

https://www.tweekscycles.com/Produc...HSKtUTzJ0LJILreO_9RoC2YgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Would this be ok?

 

[Ajax Bay]

https://www.tweekscycles.com/Produc...HSKtUTzJ0LJILreO_9RoC2YgQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Would this be ok?

I'd be wary of an item which suggests it will clamp on to "28.6mm / 31.8mm / 34.9mm". Try to avoid a shim if possible. Sooner or later they slip down.
Edit: OP needs a braze-on (see my post below). So that item seems dead on.

 

[DaveyM]

I'd be wary of an item which suggests it will clamp on to "28.6mm / 31.8mm / 34.9mm". Try to avoid a shim if possible. Sooner or later they slip down.

mine is a braze on version, is that ok to use?

 

[mcshroom]

Should be

 

[Ajax Bay]

31.8mm braze on.

Sorry. I was focused on the 31.8 text. Braze ons do not care what size seat tube they're on. My links are for clamp ons so disregard (and I will edit).
Used
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-...019487?hash=item4b2c507c9f:g:4FAAAOSwv-ZZ~3Gk

 

[DaveyM]

Cheers, you are all a good help :-)