Re: [CR]Simplex DO Question

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From: "David Goerndt" <davidg@iag.net>
To: "Eric Elman" <tr4play@home.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: [CR]Simplex DO Question
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2001 18:31:12 -0500


: [CR]Simplex DO Question


> I have what I presume to be a 1970 Peugeot PX-10 frameset based on decals
> and date stamp on rear Simplex derailleur. The left rear Simplex dropout is
> odd - can anyone tell me more about it? Hanging down from the front edge
> (section of metal which the axle would rest on) is a 3/4" tang protruding
> down from the leading edge. It's about 1/4" wide at the top and narrows to
> a gentle point - sort of the shape of a sharks tooth.

Eric,

I've noticed this too. All my Peugeot's have it, including the '56 PLX-10. A later '72 or '73 frame doesn't have it.

David Goerndt