I think the Jubilee, when in good condition, shifts as well as the SLJ, that is to say, a lot better than Campy. But they are very light and pretty fragile, and I doubt the Jubilee would be as durable as the Campy or SLJ, and would be much more easily damaged in even a minor crash. I do have a Jubilee on a Motobecane Le Champion (a very unusual example with the Grand Record paint scheme and very long brake reach). So I can testify to the good shifting, but haven't put enough miles on it to verify my opinion about the lesser durability.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
> I have lots of miles and experience with the Simplex Super LJ derailleurs
> and consider them to be among the best shifting and durable (remember
these
> are the all metal ones) from the 70's and early 80's. I happen to like
them
> more then Campagnolo NR which I have on a few of my bikes as well. I've
> never used a Huret Jubilee and am curious how they compare. Certainly
they
> weigh less as that is what they were known for, but how are they shifting
> and durability wise?
>
> Eric Elman
> Somers, CT