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Originally Posted by Barrettscv (Post 17287641)

Yes, I wish a could find an almost all metal or nearly NOS plastic Simplex at a good price.

Me, also. I am thinking about a Huret RD, though. Pretty little objects.

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Originally Posted by CV-6 (Post 17287601)

You might want to consider flipping the QR skewer end for end so that the closure is on the non-drive side.

Nah, then I'd have to spend another 30 seconds and flip the front wheel's QR skewer so I'd maintain symmetry, and, the front wheel is just fine as it is, untouched by me. I ain't pushing my luck.

Were I the OP, I would replace the broken rear, obviously. However, the front will, perhaps and suddenly, follow the example of many others. It will, sooner or later, crack and, if you are unlucky...

http://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpe...k_Comment1.jpg

more cracked...

http://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpe..._Cracked_1.jpg

forgid aboud it...

http://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpe...leurBroken.jpg

feed itself into the chain rings...

http://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpe...rank_Teeth.jpg

http://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpe..._Cracked_2.jpg

An excellent replacement transmission would be the Suntour Cyclone, perhaps coupled up with Suntour Barcons. Now you are talking works and looks great...

http://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpe...illeur_R_2.jpg

http://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpe...illeur_F_1.jpg

http://www.mytenspeeds.com/My_TenSpe...r_BarCon_2.jpg

If the Suntour stuff strikes an interest, let me know. I have one set left, Barcons or Power Shifters and all.