Re: [CR]Translation please

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From: "Raoul Delmare" <R.Delmare@Charter.net>
To: "C.R. List" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Translation please
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 15:14:14 -0600


Device alternatively known as , "shifter" , or as , "shift lever" is used to initiate the de-rail-ment of the drive chain by the mech .

( personally , of the terms , "rear derailleur" , "rear changer" , "rear mech." , and "rear gear" , I most enjoy the last one ! )

Safe as houses .

And Bob's your uncle .

Now , could somebody please explain the etymology of , "bangers & mash" ?

Cheers ,
Slainte ,
Ciao ,
Santé ,
Raoul Delmare
Marysville
State of Kansas
U.S.A.
The Other Side Of The Pond


----- Original Message -----
From: StuartMX4@aol.com
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 2:03 PM
Subject: [CR]Translation please



> We really are divided by a common language. What is a shift lever? According
> to my dictionary of American slang, a shifter is one who uses illegal or
> unfair methods for personal gain. Could it all have something to do with
> recent postings about dishonest ebay descriptions. I only ask because I want
> to know.
> Stuart (terminally confused) Tallack in Sussex