Front Derailleur Shimano Exage 300 EX, Narrow, Vintage --1304-0-1506

The Exage 300 EX Front Derailleur

The Shimano Exage 300 EX group bridged the gap between the mass-market Exage lines and the race-bred 105/600 series. Used and sold as a vintage part, it shows the honest wear you would expect from a component of this age; the photographs form an integral part of the description and should be reviewed for the exact cosmetic condition.

What This Part Brings to a Build

The Exage 300 EX was designed for road drivetrains with a double crankset. Its narrow cage profile is suited to the chainring spacing used on that generation of Shimano-equipped road machines. The clamp is a standard front-derailleur mounting, and the unit is operated by a conventional bottom-pull cable route.

This is not a catalog-fresh part. It is a working, period component that has seen use and will carry the corresponding marks. For a rider assembling an era-correct road bike, that is precisely the point: the finish, the logo style, and the external design all place it firmly in its production window.

For a full drivetrain overhaul, this derailleur pairs naturally with other Exage or 105 7-speed components. If the project also requires frame work, a period steel fork or a classic French frameset is available in the steel 208mm fork for 25x100 frame. Collectors looking to complete a wheelset may also consider the MAVIC Championnat du Monde Professionnel rims.