Cyclone on a Simplex drop-out...
09-20-22, 04:28 AM
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Cyclone on a Simplex drop-out...
Is mounting a Suntour Cyclone MKII RD on a Simplex DO (older, non-threaded) just a matter of tapping the hole, or does a stop have to be ground into the DO as well?
*this is a not an 'important', sought-after or collectible frame, and I don't care about modifying it- though if it does require grinding a stop I may just slap a claw on instead.
*this is a not an 'important', sought-after or collectible frame, and I don't care about modifying it- though if it does require grinding a stop I may just slap a claw on instead.
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09-20-22, 05:36 AM
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Grinding would be required. I have a frame with a brazed-on stop at 7:00, but it still had to be ground from the 7:00 to 9:00 positions. My TdF was tapped and ground long ago, no brazing.
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This is useful info on simplex drop outs (and other drop outs as well):
https://www.redclovercomponents.com/blog/1
Maybe look for a shimano crane RD if you don't want to grind a stop on the DO?
https://www.redclovercomponents.com/blog/1
Maybe look for a shimano crane RD if you don't want to grind a stop on the DO?
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[QUOTE=bikemig;22653419]This is useful info on simplex drop outs (and other drop outs as well):
https://www.redclovercomponents.com/blog/1
Nice article!
Cheers
Nubra
https://www.redclovercomponents.com/blog/1
Nice article!
Cheers
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09-26-22, 10:03 AM
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French bikes!
Sorry, that's all I have to say.
Sorry, that's all I have to say.
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An acquired taste, n'est-ce pas?
09-26-22, 11:02 AM
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It is too bad that the photos are not in the post below, since Rootboy had nice photos of a custom made adapter.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...ecution-2.html
I bought an adapter and derailleur from Rootboy several years ago and I might end up mounting it on my purple Gitane TdF. If so, I will try to remember to take photos.
RIP Rootboy. I hope you have a tailwind...and don't need your thorncatchers.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...ecution-2.html
I bought an adapter and derailleur from Rootboy several years ago and I might end up mounting it on my purple Gitane TdF. If so, I will try to remember to take photos.
RIP Rootboy. I hope you have a tailwind...and don't need your thorncatchers.
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09-26-22, 05:21 PM
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You mean "aren't" in rootboy's thread. That is a real shame; I remember this, and had a notion to copy them, but ultimately didn't. Has anyone tried to resuscitate them using the Wayback Machine? Does that not work if they were stored on another site?
I wonder if I should try measuring it. I do have access to cmm's and laser scanners, though I don't know what I would do with those measurement results. I certainly don't want someone else making money off of his ideas.
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