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Date: 07/09/2009
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<------------------ SOLD ------------------> Simplex LJ A 302 - 4000 T/SP derailleur set (NOS / NIB)
Simplex LJ Super Competition ensemble - the groupset includes:
FRONT DERAILLEUR:
Simplex LJ - 28.0 to 28.6 mm clamp-on mount - "open window" style hinged clamp - DuPont Delrin composite body - chrome plated steel hinged clamp, inner and outer pivot arms - Gold foil badge with stylized "Simplex" logo in Black on outer pivot arm - chrome plated steel cage having Simplex "starburst" logo and a series of three open windows on its outer facing - front pull design with hinged clamp pivot pin cable pass-through - post 1976 "rounded" leading edge style cage plates - 14 tooth maximum capacity - 118 grams - model LJ (Lucien Juy) A 302
REAR DERAILLEUR:
Simplex LJ - double spring articulated design - Dupont Delrin composite upper and lower housings - Clear anodized forged aluminum alloy pivot arms - Gold metal badge with stylized "Simplex" logo in Black on outer pivot arm - aluminum alloy "flat face" pivot bolts marked "SIMPLEX" and "L. JUY" - aluminum alloy pulley cage plates with Delrin chain guide - aluminum alloy pulley axles - ten tooth bushing style pulley wheels - 14 to 30 tooth maximum freewheel size / 38 to 52 tooth maximum chain ring size / 30 tooth maximum total capacity - 181 grams - model LJ (Lucien Juy) 4000 T/SP
SHIFT LEVERS:
Simplex LJ - shift control levers - retro-friction type design - down tube mount - 28.0 mm chrome plated steel clamp - post 1975 "open hoop" style aluminum alloy levers - Clear anodized finish - 89 grams - model LJ (Lucien Juy) 4012
CABLE GUIDES / CABLES:
Simplex - twin cable guide - down tube mount - 28.0 mm chrome plated steel clamp - DuPont Delrin composite guide housings - model 3594-L
Simplex - rear chain stay cable clip - 13.0 mm chrome plated steel clamp - model 2112
Simplex - front derailleur cable - braided steel - 1.2 mm x 72 mm
Simplex - rear derailleur cable - braided steel - 1.2 mm x 119 mm
[NOS NIB and without blemish - thoroughly appropriate for the most fastidious collector ... OR ... de rigueur for that very special randonneur (...think Herse, Singer, Berthoud, Meral, Hetchins, etc.) or even the more modern retro ride (...such as a newer Toei)]