Originally Posted by
cadman101
Great looking 73 PX-10, It must have been stored indoors because mine was garaged and it wasn't that nice when I pulled it out. Good news I can tell from looking at your other pictures you have the original derailleurs. I don't think you have the original brakes or crankset, but that is not a big deal. Unfortunately that front derailleur was made with delrin in the worst possible location. I actually rode with mine cracked and it was working and secure, but I replaced it with a new all metal simplex I soon as I could. The original FD model is model LJ A200
VeloBase.com - Component: Simplex LJ A200
I replaced my FD with a SJ A103 which is made for a triple. Here's a comparison pic
That's interesting, your 73 came with an LJ? I had been under impression that this was a 72 because of the plain lugs. Most 73 had gone back to the nervex lugs. IIRC. I wonder if this is one is transitional, being that it was a very early 73. Not sure Peugeot was to concerned about exact dates. Anyways, my 72 I'm pretty sure came with a prestige FD, not an LJ.
Agree SJa103 is the one to get to do this all properly. Might take some patience. Also, it depends on the spacing of the two bigger rings. If they are close or half step, a non triple FD will work better.