Re: [CR]Simplex/Spidel Question....

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From: <Philcycles@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2002 11:53:40 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Simplex/Spidel Question....
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 1/13/02 7:46:37 AM, DTSHIFTER@aol.com writes:

<< There is a Simplex/Spidel front derailleur on eBay (#1060781395) which is a braze-on, but as the seller states..."it will not fit a traditional braze-on attachment.."

I also have one of these (about 13 years now) and have wondered what it was designed to fit? Anyone know? >>

The boss was a special Simplex deal using a 5mm threaded boss. See page 125 of Tony Oliver's "Touring Bikes." I've seen several bikes with it. You could cobble up a mount with a bottle boss. Phil Brown