Thread: vintage derailleur question
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Old 08-29-11 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by iab
Simplex, Huret and Cyclo all made rod shifters. The term suicide shifter I am told is an American thing. Generally made after the war until the early 60s. Seem to be most popular in the early 50s. This is a Cyclo.
The Simplex Competition was available until 1970, believe it or not.
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