Re: [CR]Now: Mavic vs. Simplex & Campagnolo Was: Derailleur question

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From: "Peter Jon White" <lists@PeterWhiteCycles.com>
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Subject: Re: [CR]Now: Mavic vs. Simplex & Campagnolo Was: Derailleur question
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 22:53:38 -0500


> So much for how well they shifted . Which of the 3 was the most durable
> mech- the longest lasting?
>
> Mark Cutrufelli

The Mavic derailleurs were all made by Simplex. And they were all of the same quality as the Super LJ series. While I'm not aware of any long term testing that would show which was most durable, I would say that there were all quite comparable in that regard.

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