Chuck, Larry & others knowledgeable in early 70's Simplex derailleurs,
Was the recent ebay sale a Super LJ5000, a SLJ5500 or an earlier Super LJ AR.615?
The Dancing Chain Appendix lists the Super LJ AR.615 as introduced in 1972, the Super LJ5000 as 1975 & the SLJ5500 as 1983.
Chuck, for our 1973 RRA's (to be period correct) we need the earlier one. I have a NOS SLJ5500 which I could put on my RRA. But since I really just need one in VG condition (because I'm going to ride it) & I'd prefer to have the older, period original one, I have not installed the NOS 5500.
If anyone has read this far & has the earlier Super LJ AR.615 in VG or better condition they might want to sell, please let me know.
Mike Self
Cincinnati, OH
<Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2001 6:47 AM Subject: Re: [CR] High Dollar sales on Ebay
> Those are pretty nice derailleurs, and yes, $122+ is high, but not nearly
as
> crazy as $700.00 saddles!! If I was finishing up my RRA (you out there
Oz??)
> and needed an SLJ to complete the job, I might pay $120 to get one in nice
> condition (depending on the condition of my bank account at the time!).
Are
> Huret Jubilees (rear) still selling for $100-$200?
>
> Chuck Brooks
> Malta, NY