Originally Posted by
auchencrow
vvup - You are not the only one here running a few (front and rear) Simplex DRs. . . I do too, for the reasons you cite. However, I check that front DR for incipient cracks every time, and I advise others to REPLACE their front derailleur with something made from metal. It's the more prudent thing to do.
It is a little easier for me to find them, but in 10 or 20 years time when my supply runs out what will I do then? I love to build bike up as they were in the catalog, but if I am building a bike up just for fun I will use a Simplex Prestige, but I have to admit a simplex front derailleur doesn't make the cut.