I've used Cyclone II GT on an 8 speed cassette (126 OLD), filed the stop down about 0.5mm but the stop is easy to reach - unlike the VX-GT.

Another advantage of the Cyclone I FD is that it has a built in cable stop.
The Cyclone II FD seems to come in variations - some with the stop and some/most without.

Can be important on the older frames