Suntour 7 - front mech

[David9694]

I am tidying up a 1983 Raleigh Royal. Both derailleurs are Raleigh branded Suntour models. The Suntour 7 front mech operates backwards, I.e. pulling the l/h lever drops the mech to the inner chainring, which is a new one on me. As you can see from the image - there’s several more on the link while the item is for sale - the cable clamp is uppermost and the cable stop is also the movement arm.

As you can also see in the picture, the mech’s resting state is outward.

On my bike, the sheathed cable comes under the b/b, misses a standard brazed cable stop, and runs up to the arm. The inner cable is held in the cable clamp, which is fixed. The movement comes from the sheath.

Am I missing something with this peculiar set-up?


https://www.ebay.com/itm/255889824109

Ebay photo - rear view

[PT1029]

Your description sounds about right.
Ensure the outer cable length can cater for the expected up - down movement of the arm.
Keep the cable well greased/oiled down there, it is a rain trap. Even if the cable doesn't rust up solid, it can keep working if damp - until the temperature is low enough then it ices up solid.

[David9694]

Thank you