My 1971 Paramount was set up as a racer by it's original owner with a Suntour V-Luxe replacing it's Campy derailer. In 1971 or 2 the Suntour was smoother shifting than Campy's finest. Why not try installing it on a bike and seeing for yourself?
Fred
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Fred Yavorsky
Jenkintown, PA
fred@twistcomm.com
http://twistcomm.com/
> From: Harris <bianchipan@yahoo.com>
> Date: Wed, 20 Oct 2004 18:33:41 -0700 (PDT)
> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
> Subject: Re: [CR]Suntour V-Luxe
>
> Very good.Everybody copied this after the patent expired.
> Best regards,
> Harris Spracher
> Waynesboro Va.
>
> "airart5@netzero.net" <airart5@netzero.net> wrote:
>
> I was rummaging through some old boxes today and came across an NOS Suntour
> V-Luxe derailleur from the mid 70s. I was wondering if there is anyone who can
> tell me more about it. Is it any good? Certainly looks well finished - nicely
> made.
>
> Thanks,
> Mike Short,
> Austin TX.