Originally Posted by
Velo Mule
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I have to admit that it is an easy swap to go with a Shimano or Suntour derailleur especially on the rear. The front probably shifts well and it could be difficult to find a derailleur that fits the Varsity's seat tube or to shim it with something solid enough to keep it in place.
I frequently see NOS Suntours with 25.4 clamps on Ebay fairly cheap. Usually they're the Sprit model. While searching for an FD for the Traveler I discovered I had a NOS Sprit with matching NOS RD plus 2 Decent used Shimanos. Of course the Traveler had a 28.6 seat tube so I still have them.
Last edited by Murray Missile; 09-09-20 at 12:02 PM.