Originally Posted by
Tourist in MSN
My front is a vintage Suntour high normal derailleur, model is Le Tech, but they made several other similar models. Friction front shifter is needed for shifting between the 24 and 42, as this is not a smooth shift.
The Existing derailleur is, none other than, a vintage Suntour! (See, the blog,
HERE and
HERE)
You're right, the shifts are not smooth at all, and there is minimal clearance in all areas. Are you of the opinion, that to stick with it would be better than to "upgrade"?