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Hello,
Looking to put a Shimano Deore LX M56X series front derailleur on a '94 dale M500.
I've measured the chainstay angle to 69.8 degrees using the catalogue photo.
Question is: will it take the M563 or M566 models which have a 66-69 degrees stated chainstay angle? the older M560 doesn't state an angle, is that cause they didn't bother or it is less fussy about angles?
edit: I haven't bought the FD yet, the photo is just from ebay, so I can't simply try it out.
edit2: I'm getting the idea there are only 2 sizes: 63-66 and 66-69 (or catch all 63-69 models) where road bikes tend to have a lower angle due to the bigger wheels and mtb's tend to need the higher angle model. So I'm probably splitting hairs worrying about 69.8 degrees vs. 69.
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