Originally Posted by
NukeouT
I have four Suntour V-GT Luxe derailleurs. They can do just about 52-42 front to 36-14 back without problems. They were also marketed as low-end components since the 70's, so they're hella common. I am finding them very durable, almost to the renown of Kalashnikovs.
I got them installed on:
'84 Raleigh Olympian
'78 Raleigh Super Grand Prix
'80 Nishiki Sport
'82 Team Fuji
Had one of these on my touring build for a minute, 52/42/30 and 14-28, as long as you weren't shifting like a moron it worked great.