Campagnolo Chorus FD-01FCH Front Derailleur 28.6mm Clamp 8sp Vintage

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• Campagnolo Chorus FD-01FCH, 1987–1996 vintage
• 28.6mm (1-1/8″) clamp-on, steel tube frames
• Double chainring, 6/7/8-speed compatible, 18T max capacity
• Bottom pull cable routing
• Friction operation — compatible with period Campy or any friction shifter setup

Condition: Near mint. Light scuffs to the cage plates from minimal use. Body, clamp, and hardware intact. Chrome cage retains full mirror sheen.

Notes from MyBikeThing: The Chorus was Campagnolo’s second-tier groupset in the late ’80s and early ’90s — one step below Record, and widely regarded as excellent hardware. The FD-01FCH is essentially the same derailleur as the legendary Croce D’Aune, just badged Chorus. The two-tone finish — polished chrome cage against the pewter-grey alloy body — is distinctly Italian and looks stunning on a period steel build. Near-mint condition on a 35-year-old derailleur is not common.

Workshop Wisdom: Bottom-pull routing requires a cable guide under the BB before the cable runs up to the derailleur. Most steel-era frames have a brazed-on guide — confirm yours before installing. Set cage height 1–3mm above the large chainring at full extension, dial the outer limit screw with the chain on the big ring, and fine-tune the inner limit on the small ring before riding.

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Keywords: Campagnolo Chorus, FD-01FCH, front derailleur, 28.6mm, clamp-on, vintage, 8 speed, bottom pull, Italy, steel road bike, 1980s, 1990s, Croce D’Aune, L’Eroica, period correct