[CR]Simplex retrofriction levers/Buying

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From: "Eric Elman" <tr4play@cox.net>
To: "Ed Braley" <edbraley@maine.rr.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>, <youngc@NetReach.Net>
References: <200203191432.JAA08932@sardinia.netreach.net> <007701c1cfaa$bdd000c0$f63fc618@maine.rr.com>
Subject: [CR]Simplex retrofriction levers/Buying
Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2002 20:20:58 -0500


>
> The older and original style retro-friction levers with the trade mark
> Simplex "S" in a star might be nearly impossible to find, however.
>
> Ed Braley
> Falmouth, Maine
>

These early style levers appear on ebay once in a while and are usually reasonably priced. I just bought a NOS set a few weeks back for $15.05 although $25-45 seems to be the norm. And yes, these are the best (functionality) levers ever made!

Eric Elman
Somers, CT