I received the Duopar today. It's not so ugly in person. The body as well as the cage is titanium, according to my magnet. The titanium parts are painted. It's a complicated derailer and it looks delicate, so I'm going to hang on to the long-armed Nouvo Record. I bought a cheap Huret just for the mounting bolt and washer, so I won't be able to mount the Duopar until it arrives.