Simplex Derailleur replacement
 

Hi all, this is my first post after lurking awhile. I just started restoring a 1972 Peugeot U08 that I recently picked up. The plastic Simplex FD cracked upon reinstallation. I believe the tubes are 68mm from what Sheldon's sight says. I'm willing to use a Suntour/Shimano as a replacement. My question is what size should I be looking for and what has anyone else used in a situation like this? thanks

I have the same situation at home with a Peugeot Mixte and a U08 I picked up yesterday. I was going to use a Suntour Spirt front derailleur for both. If the clamp size fits, any FD will do.

I'll try it out tonight and let you know if it fits.

Dan

i have a simplex derailleur from my peugeot that i could send to you for shipping + $5.

I'd definitely opt for a Suntour to replace the Simplex. Most people couldn't stand them. If I was looking to restore the bike to it's original specifications, and I was going to ride it, I'd get the Simplex and keep it in a box - while riding with something good.

I put a random Suntour on a UE-8 I had come through my hands. Worked great. Probably better than the original.

jim

those simplex derailleurs weren't the strongest, but i have a set front and rear in clean, straight, and complete working order. PM me if anyone interested. came off my peugeot road bike.

About the time that Gerry Ford pardoned Nixon I replaced the Simplex RD on the Atala with a Sun Tour V, as did hundreds of thousands of other cyclists of that time. Still on the bike and working well.
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There's a site that sells the all-metal version of those Simplex RDs. They're cheap and look period-correct. I'm sure someone can find you the link.

http://www.velo-orange.com/sisxde.html

But I'd still pick the Sun Tour.
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Thanks for all the help and suggestions!!

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