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Old 08-09-13, 01:35 PM
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Bikes: The keepers: 1958 Raleigh Lenton Grand Prix, 1968 Ranger, 1969 Magneet Sprint, 1971 Gitane Tour de France, 1973 Raleigh Tourist, 3 - 1986 Rossins, and a '77 PX-10 frame in process.

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My tourer is a 1969 Magneet Sprint:



Derailleurs are the old, early 70's Sun Tour combination: V-GT and Compe-V front with the rachet handlebar shifters. Yeah, they're a little heavier than some of the suggestions already made as they're entirely steel. However, that rear is strong enough to pound tent pegs, and on a loaded touring bike weight doesn't mean ****, reliability is everything. The crank is a Stronglight 99 triple, which I really love. About the only thing I'd warn you against is the Weinmann centerpulls. They're ok, but you can do better under load.

You're going to find that there's a rather strong school of thought that nobody has ever made a better touring derailleur than Sun Tour. I have a difficult time disagreeing with that sentiment.
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