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Date: 07/11/2009
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<------------------ SOLD ------------------> Simplex SLJ 5500 CP/SP rear derailleur (NOS)
Simplex SLJ - double spring articulated design - Clear anodized forged aluminum alloy upper and lower housing - Clear anodized forged aluminum alloy pivot arms - Silver foil badge with stylized "Simplex" logo in Black on outer pivot arm - Black anodized aluminum alloy chamfered pivot bolts marked "SIMPLEX" and "L. JUY" - aluminum alloy pulley cage plates without chain guide - aluminum alloy pulley axles - ten tooth bushing style pulley wheels - 13 to 26 tooth freewheel capacity / 38 to 54 tooth chain ring capacity / 26 tooth maximum total capacity - 183 grams - model SLJ (Super Lucien Juy) 5500 CP/SP ... [NOS and without blemish - the SLJ 5500 was the top of the line Simplex road / race oriented rear derailleur with respect to both function and durability from the time of its introduction in 1979 through at least 1984]