<------------------ SOLD ------------------> Simplex SLJ A 522 front derailleur - circa 1980 to 1984 (NOS)

Simplex SLJ - 28.0 to 28.6 mm clamp-on mount - Simplex "starburst" logo on facing of the hinged clamp - light aluminum alloy body, hinged clamp, and outer pivot arm (chrome plated steel inner pivot arm) - Clear anodized finish - Silver foil badge with stylized "Simplex" logo in Black on Black plate of outer pivot arm - matte chrome plated steel cage / post 1976 "rounded" leading edge style cage plates / pre 1984 Simplex "starburst" logo on outer facing / series of three open windows on outer cage plate - rear pull design - 14 tooth maximum capacity - model SLJ (Super Lucien Juy) A 522 ... [NOS - introduced in 1977 and subsequently produced as seen here through 1983, and thereafter in essentially the same configuration absent any Simplex "starburst" logo on its outer cage plate, the SLJ A 522 superseded the SLJ A 500 as their top of the line competition / racing front derailleur - this was also the very first C.P.S.C. compliant design front derailleur to be offered by Simplex]