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Updated 12/20/2006 |
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Simplex
played an important role in the derailleur's development over many
variations and models. In 1961 they developed the Prestige-Simplex in the miracle Delrin
plastic: "Elegant in appearance........ It is robust, indestructible in use and absolutely unaffected by weather, and has the natural suppleness of plastic materials. In use it is silent and smooth. It is light, weighing only 9 1/2 oz. complete with control lever." Andre Rabault, Cycling Magazine. |
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Mod. "Rigidex"
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"Tour de France" model.
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Rear derailleur 1959
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Record 60 rear
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Advertisement illustration for early mod. "Prestige"
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JUY 61 rear derailleur
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"Delrin" 1978 ensemble
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LJ
rear derailleur |
SX-610 |
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Front derailleur 53B
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Front
der., model? |
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LJ downtube shift levers
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Freewheel
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Seat post
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Quick release skewers
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Water bottle cage (photo courtesy Hilary Stone)  |
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