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Old 04-26-17, 06:45 PM
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Got some new toys today

Simplex Retrofriction downtube shifters and a Suntour Cyclone rear derailleur. Having read so much about the shifters and about vintage Suntour I am very excited to try both. Now I just need to find a frame to put them on LOL!
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Hey, that's a great start, enjoy!
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Nice. You'll find you'll need almost all of 180 degrees of lever travel to shift all the way across the cogs. The Simplex don't pull a lot of cable, or not as much as the Suntour may expect. You'll love 'em though.
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