Re: [CR] The difference between Simplex Criterium and Prestige Front derailleurs 1970's

To: verktyg@aol.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
From: "Ken Wehrenberg" <wnwires@htc.net>
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 22:55:18 -0500
Subject: Re: [CR] The difference between Simplex Criterium and Prestige Front derailleurs 1970's

Chas stated:

I've never seen one of these derailleurs on any other bike but a PX-10.... referring to: http://tinyurl.com/24rbm2w

Chas and list:

I purchased a Follis 172 in 1975, that a good friend still has. It has the exact derailleur. The date of manufacture may be earlier than 1975 as Phoenix Cycles in Carbondale, IL had to work off a large inventory at the time.

Ken Wehrenberg, Hermann, MO USA