[CR]Re: unusual simplex derailleur on ebay

(Example: Framebuilding)

Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2004 02:40:12 -0800 (PST)
From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
To: Bikerdaver@aol.com, PaulieFlt@aol.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <140.3669f360.2eb86696@aol.com>
Subject: [CR]Re: unusual simplex derailleur on ebay

Never seen this one before, but it is from the Super LJ era, late 70's, ealry 80's. There is a bewildering variety of Simplex models all with the same basic SLJ design, but with various combinations of alloy, steel, and plastic for the pieces. Not sure this one was ever sold in North America.

Regards,

Jerrry Moos Houston, TX

Bikerdaver@aol.com wrote: I recall some recent eye opening discussions about Simplex derailleurs, but I have never ever seen this type of one before. Can one of youz more edumacated folks tell me what it is?

http://ebay.com/<blah>

It sure is different from other simplex derailleurs I have seen, any idea of the vintage?
cheers-
Dave Anderson
Cut Bank MT