Ted E. Baer wrote:
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> In reading the book, "The Dancing Chain," it is noted on pages 153 and 158
> that Lucien Juy (Simplex) opened a production facility in Milan Italy in the
> late 1940s. According to the authors of "The Dancing Chain" Simplex produced
> large quantities of derailleurs in Italy before moving to France. Does
> anyone have any further and or more specific information on the history of
> Simplex parts produced in Italy? When did Simplex begin and end production
> of derailleurs in Italy?
From the Velo-Retro website at http://www.velo-retro.com
Simplex Catalog, Italian Edition, 1950 -- 20 pages covering the following derailleurs: Champion Du Monde, Tour De France 1948, Tour De France 1949, Tour De France Competition 1950, and the Competition front changer. Also a picture of the complete "Gruppo Speciale Corsa Simplex" in its box! Catalog pictures Coppi winning 1949 TdF on Simplex. The color cover is the famous Art Deco Simplex poster! $12
Cover picture at http://www.velo-retro.com/
Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, Southern California