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Old 10-30-14, 06:59 AM
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@auchencrow, Thank you for such an interesting explanation for the rear dropout, (But as soon as the French discovered that it was a good idea, they eliminated it )" "les Français, vont chiffre"! As for the Mafac, I guess I wait for a complete Peugeot to popup on CL.
Originally Posted by auchencrow
@gioscinelli Mike, the forged "flared style" hook was there as a thumb rest to assist seating the axle in the DO. (But as soon as the French discovered that it was a good idea, they eliminated it ).

PS- MAFAC half-hoods in good condition will likely be expensive IF they even exist anymore!
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