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Old 11-18-18 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Chombi1
Simplex did try to get into indexed shifting, surprisingly quite early in the 80's with this:
VeloBase.com - Component: Simplex Selematic 5
But I suspect, like many early attempts by other makers, it did not work that well, plus, the humungous proportions of the RD must have not impressed that many people.....
Was this before or after the Spidel conglomeration/partnership?
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