Originally Posted by
79pmooney
That "Simpurbe" Simplex slant parallelogram RD that was posted in another thread yesterday. Simply gorgeous! And probably the cat's meow.
That was me.
The original name was partly worn off but, with Velobase's help, apparently a Suntour Alpha-5000. I'm not sure if I've ever seen anything aluminum take a polish that well (particularly soft alloy? Particularly hard?), using an electric buffing wheel and Tripoli polish and it almost looks chromed. I concede it's a nice design but not sure if I'd put it ahead of a Huret Jubilee or a Campagnolo Rally.
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Larry:1958 Drysdale, 1961 Gitane Gran Sport, 1974 Zeus track, 1988 Masi Gran Corsa, 1974 Falcon, 1980 Palo Alto, 1973 Raleigh Gran Sport, 1974 Legnano. Susan: 1976 Windsor Profesional.