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Old 12-17-15 | 09:59 AM
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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!
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