Simplex adjusters and Raleigh brake bridge
08-09-11, 07:29 AM
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Simplex adjusters and Raleigh brake bridge
Is it true that a barrel adjuster from the old plastic Simplex downtube shifters will fit the rear brake bridge of an older Raleigh (Gran Sport, in my case)? I seem to recall from an older thread (which I haven't been able to find) that it will, but would like to confirm that before I go to the effort of tracking one down.
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I have not tried Simplex downtube adjusters - given their size, I'd expect them to fit.
That said, Huret Alivits from the mid-1970's or earlier have the adjuster barrel you are seeking. Later Alivits were fitted with an oversized design that will not work.
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That said, Huret Alivits from the mid-1970's or earlier have the adjuster barrel you are seeking. Later Alivits were fitted with an oversized design that will not work.
-Kurt
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Is it true that a barrel adjuster from the old plastic Simplex downtube shifters will fit the rear brake bridge of an older Raleigh (Gran Sport, in my case)? I seem to recall from an older thread (which I haven't been able to find) that it will, but would like to confirm that before I go to the effort of tracking one down.
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I probably have one I can send you. Send me a message with address.
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Ya, my GS has an adjuster that looks remarkably like a Simplex adjuster. I seem to recall putting it there long ago because it fit.
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