The "EX" in SIMPLEX

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11-08-14 | 11:13 AM

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jj1091

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Mike J

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Originally Posted by Barrettscv

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.

11-08-14 | 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by CV-6

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.

11-08-14 | 12:49 PM

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randyjawa

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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...

more cracked...

forgid aboud it...

feed itself into the chain rings...

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