FW: [CR]Simplex LJ vs Huret Jubilee

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Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 11:30:38 -0700
From: "Jim Merz" <jimmerz@qwest.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: FW: [CR]Simplex LJ vs Huret Jubilee


I used Jubilee front and rear when they were current. I thought they shifted very well. Because the rear was so light, it could get bent if you were ham fisted or crashed on it. Because the Jubilee work for me so well, I tried the Duopar when it came out. The best shifting touring rear at the time, can handle the largest rear cogs.

Jim Merz Bainbridge Is. WA

-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-admin@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-admin@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Eric Elman Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 10:13 AM To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]Simplex LJ vs Huret Jubilee

I have lots of miles and experience with the Simplex Super LJ derailleurs and consider them to be among the best shifting and durable (remember these are the all metal ones) from the 70's and early 80's. I happen to like them more then Campagnolo NR which I have on a few of my bikes as well. I've never used a Huret Jubilee and am curious how they compare. Certainly they weigh less as that is what they were known for, but how are they shifting and durability wise?

Eric Elman
Somers, CT