Friday, December 6, 2019

Installed the Front and Rear Derailleurs to the Schwinn Paramount





Because this frame doesn't have a brazed-on front derailleur hanger, an adapter needs to be used.  I happened to have this adapter already and it's the right size for the seat tube.


Just a single Allen head screw is used to clamp it to the tube.

The rear derailleur is just a simple one bolt installation.

Backside view of the derailleur, showing the stop and screw that controls the position & rotation.


Cleaned the front derailleur some more using steel wool.

Cleaned up pretty good with the steel wool.

Pretty much ready to be installed.

Installed but not fully clamped in position.  The position needs to be adjusted once the chain rings are installed, so the mounting screws are just snugged for now...



I cut a piece of cable housing to about the right length (to allow for the derailleur rotation) and added end caps.  It's ready for the cable to be installed.

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