Re: [CR]Early Simplex QRs

> Hello,
>
>
>
> I have a question for all you French/Simplex experts out there.

> I
> recently bought a set of old wheels with 27" x 1 ¼ Rigida, Chr olux
> Chromage Superieur rims with a really cool brake surface pattern,
> old
> Stella spokes and what appears to be Normandy Sport hubs. Hubs ar e
> marked but look a little different than other sport hubs I have
> seen in
> the past. My question is concerning the date of the rear quick
> release.
> It came with a set of Simplex QRs (this is why I bought the
> wheels) The
> front QR was the standard Simplex type from the late 60's through
> the
> 70's with a black rubber covered handle. The rear QR is differe nt.
> It
> is same style, almost identical, but is much longer and
> beefier...no
> jokes please ;) This is a little hard to explain. It is not
> like the
> Simplex QRs from the late 70's early 80's that have handles like a
> Campy
> QRs. It did not come with a rubber cover (again no jokes please)
> and
> the trade mark 'Simplex' on the handle is more pronounced than t he
> normal QR...same with the 'made in France' on the reverse side.
> The
> knurled section is also much finer. The most exciting part is the

> finish, or lack of finish. It appears to have been chromed but the
> finish is very worn. Worn to the point I can see what appears to
> be
> bronze. Could this be an early example of the Simplex QR made fro m
> bronze? Would this help date the wheel set? I have seen a simi lar
> set
> of wheels on a 50's PX50. What is the date of this rear quick
> release?
>
>
> I can also provide a set of photos to someone who believes they can
> help
> date this QR?
>
>
>
> Thanks for the help in advance.
>
>
>
> Regards, Rich Robinson
>
> Jacksonville