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1974 Raleigh Grand Prix....REHABBED....

Old 06-30-20, 09:33 AM
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1974 Raleigh Grand Prix....REHABBED....

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Old 06-30-20, 11:00 AM
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Well done!
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Originally Posted by nlerner
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Thanks.

After test riding it with the original Simplex derailleurs and shifters, I decided to replace them with almost period correct Shimano derailleurs and Suntour shifters. The plastic Simplex shifters seemed too soft when shifting, it felt as though they could break at any time, and we all know about the plastic Simplex front.



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That is a great red. What a beauty.
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Wow!!! That is sweet!! Looks amazing 😉
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