Bike Part Hoarders: 9-speed shimano front derailleur?

[Becky]

I'm pretty sure that a 10-speed front derailleur will work in this instance. It's a "dumb" component whose behavior is dictated by the shifters.

Have you checked with your shop?

[Eden]

I agree with Becky - a 10 speed one should work fine. My nine speed front derailleur works fine with my 10 speed shifters.

[Cataboo]

all my spares are clamp ons.

But any speed front derailleur will work, 8, 9, 10, whatever.