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23645259[/url]]Mafacs are excellent brakes. The Competitions are really lovely but the Racers work almost as well. But choose levers that fit your hands. I use Nuovo Record levers by choice.
It’s more likely that the lower part of the stem has been sanded down to a 22.0 size. That is a pretty common modification, so it should be no problem to find a French stem and bars.
The Simplex derailleur hanger if original would have an unthreaded hole with no obvious stops. If it’s been modified show us a pic so we can advise.
I’ve a pair of Lyotard platforms that I’d be willing to at least let you try. Unfortunately I’m in Merrie England now on our way to France. Back late Dec. Are you patient?
Thank you for the offer! I am pretty patient so I am happy to wait until you are back.
As for the derailleur, someone has modified the hanger and threaded it. It’s unfortunate, but I have found more egregious modifications on the internet.
