Re: [CR]Simplex LJ vs Huret Jubilee

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From: Sterling Peters <sterling@tns.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Cc: "Eric Elman" <tr4play@cox.net>
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Subject: Re: [CR]Simplex LJ vs Huret Jubilee
Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 10:31:22 -0700


Eric , the Jubilee was not as good a derailleur as the SLJ derailleurs. It did not shift as well and did not last as long. Both factors are due to its feather weight . When you start taking away metal the durability goes with it. Also the rigity needed to shift thru the gears.
   Sterling Peters
   San Diego


----- Original Message -----
From: Eric Elman
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 10:13 AM
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