Re: [CR]Does a Simplex Demultiplicator do anything worthwhile?

(Example: Framebuilders:Mario Confente)

From: "Pete Geurds" <raleighpro@dejazzd.com>
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Subject: Re: [CR]Does a Simplex Demultiplicator do anything worthwhile?
Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2004 17:36:56 -0400


From: "Doug Van Cleve" <dvancleve@cox.net> Subject: [CR]Does a Simplex Demultiplicator do anything worthwhile?


> It would be used with Simplex Retrofictions and a Super LJ rear derailleur.

I have, on a Schwinn, a Suntour barend shifter and long cage Cyclone derailler shifting a five speed freewheel. I decided I didn't like the feel and I was only using 2/3 of the lever travel. Installed the demultiplicator. Now I use most of the lever's travel. It would probably work with a 6 speed freewheel but any more I think lever would run against stop.* In a bit of over kill I have adjusters on each cable to fine tune stroke of demultiplicator arm. It appeared that it was a bad idea to mess with set screw holding front cable. *Disclaimer: don't know for sure, this bike will only ever have 5 speed freewheels.

Pete Geurds
Douglassville, Pa