Re: [CR] Simplex RD Mounting

(Example: Framebuilding:Norris Lockley)

From: "paccoastcycles" <paccoastcycles@sbcglobal.net>
To: "Sean Flores" <seaneee175@gmail.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <F3FC13D6-D510-488B-83FB-89B283D566FC@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:23:53 -0700
Subject: Re: [CR] Simplex RD Mounting


My suggestion is try a Campy. It will fit great. Oh, you didn't mean "Any suggestions". :)

Chuck Hoefer
Pacific Coast Cycles
Oceanside, Calif.


----- Original Message -----
From: Sean Flores
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 10:47 PM
Subject: [CR] Simplex RD Mounting



> I've done some research and found that it's possible to mount a simplex
> derailleur on a campy dropout by just threading the simplex screw from the
> back the the hanger into the derailleur. My question is that a campy
> dropout hole is much larger in diameter than a simplex. Will this pose a
> problem, or will the torque be enough to keep it in place? Should I use
> some sort of spacer or something? Any suggestions would be much
> appreciated.
>
> cheers.
>
> Sean Flores
> San Francisco, CA
> USA
> _______________________________________________

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