Hello Ray, Clements ends were definately available in 1951 with a Simplex hanger as well as Campagnolo ends for their gears and pre-war Cyclo were making hangers for their gears which were brazed on to the chainstay. Best wishes Mick B Hunts UK.
> When did rear derailleur hangers come into play. I
> have seen recently
> several bikes listed on ebay as being from the 50s
> with hangers and it
> does not sit well with me yet. Perhaps I just need
> more education.
>
> Ray Homiski
> Elizabeth, NJ
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Thats all for now. Keep those wheels spinning, in your memories if not still on the road. Be lucky Mick Butler Huntingdon UK.
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