Re: [CR]Simplex der's

(Example: Framebuilders:Jack Taylor)

Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2001 16:17:36 +0000
Subject: Re: [CR]Simplex der's
From: "Hilary Stone" <hilary.stone@blueyonder.co.uk>
To: patrick bakke <bakkepatrick@hotmail.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
In-Reply-To: <F12740q2HxHr4h1L2zz0000715e@hotmail.com>


These Simplex derailleurs are from c1961 and the rear derailleur was the first they made which had a parallelogram. The rear sounds like a 61 Export and the front is probably the all metal version of the LJ23 which was introduced around 1957.

Hilary Stone, Bristol, England

Rick Bakke wrote:
> I was in Sellwood Cyclery the other morning (being
> allowed to rumage, what a treat...thanks Eric)and found an old Siplex der
> set. These are metal with the riveted on name badge, I think there are L Juy
> 61? They appear the same as an old crit but are solid metal. Included were
> the shift levers. I have a couple of questions. ABout what year were these
> der's? Next, the name plate is missing from the front der. While I am sure I
> could make the badge itself, any good ideas on how to get the logo on back
> on the metal? I a little heavy handed when it comes to art and this may be
> beyond my ability to make a template and paint.