Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Washington County, Vermont, USA
Bikes: 1966 Dawes Double Blue, 1976 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1975 Raleigh Sprite 27, 1980 Univega Viva Sport, 1971 Gitane Tour de France, 1984 Lotus Classique, 1976 Motobecane Grand Record
Originally Posted by
rootboy
And I too must part ways with the esteemed LeicaLad here, as much as I like and respect him.

Please don't grind on an original Simplex dropout. It forever alters, and ruins, in my opinion,
a classic French bike's raison d'être, not to mention its value.
Get a nice Simplex derailleur that fits , with no damage to the frame.
Pig pile on LeicaLad!