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Category: | Rear Derailleurs |
Name: | Simplex Tour de France (wreath badge, SIMPLEX JUY Bte SGDG; plastic pulleys) |
Brand: | Simplex |
Model: | Tour de France |
Years: | 1956 - 1961 |
Country: | France |
Weight: | 215 grams (Actual) |
Added By: | jjbbo on 02/17/09 |
Updated By: | peterbman on 05/22/17 |
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Outer Plate Markings | Simplex JUY Bte SGDG | Inner Plate Markings | Simplex JUY Made In France Bte SGDG //4 vit.chaine 2.38 |
Material | Steel | Design Category | Rod |
Attachment Bolt Size | Claw | Cable Attachment Bolt Size | 8mm Wrench |
Shifting Systems | Friction | Cable Adjuster | No |
Cage Length | Short | Max Cog Size | 26 |
Max Chain Wrap | | |   |
Known for their black plastic (Delrin) derailleurs during the "bike boom" of the 1970's, they were at the forefront of innovation over the years, producing such highly regarded items as the Super LJ derailleurs, Retrofriction shifters, and very popular line of seat posts.