WTB Simplex Competition Lever Operated Front Derailleur
02-24-22, 06:10 PM
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WTB Simplex Competition Lever Operated Front Derailleur
clamp on type for a mad science project...
02-25-22, 11:07 AM
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02-25-22, 12:57 PM
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Pics of Criterium/Prestige Ft. Derailleurs
Here's what I tried to send via PM, but couldn't upload...lets see if this works.
1. A nearly new Criterium (silver cap/chrome clamp and bolts), perfect working order, perfect chrome, no cage wear...just a little grease near one of the screws that I didn't notice until now. It was mounted on an almost new Peugeot, and I had an extra NOS cage that I put on it. $50, shipped.
2. A very good condition Criterium that I removed from my Gitane Tour de France when I upgraded my derailleurs to SLJ. Has about 1,500 miles on it. Slight chrome flaking on right side clamp bolt; Slight internal wear on cage. $40, shipped.
3. A very good condition Prestige (red cap/zinc clamp & bolt) that I removed from a friends Peugeot U-08, when she upgraded her bike. $30, shipped.
Hope this helps! If you have any questions about them, particularly details on mounting and aligning without cracking, let me know...they're tricky.
1. A nearly new Criterium (silver cap/chrome clamp and bolts), perfect working order, perfect chrome, no cage wear...just a little grease near one of the screws that I didn't notice until now. It was mounted on an almost new Peugeot, and I had an extra NOS cage that I put on it. $50, shipped.
2. A very good condition Criterium that I removed from my Gitane Tour de France when I upgraded my derailleurs to SLJ. Has about 1,500 miles on it. Slight chrome flaking on right side clamp bolt; Slight internal wear on cage. $40, shipped.
3. A very good condition Prestige (red cap/zinc clamp & bolt) that I removed from a friends Peugeot U-08, when she upgraded her bike. $30, shipped.
Hope this helps! If you have any questions about them, particularly details on mounting and aligning without cracking, let me know...they're tricky.
02-25-22, 01:24 PM
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very nice condition, but i'm looking for the rod operated type referred to as suicide shifters or clangers back in the day. i think i have a line on one, so it looks like i'm all set.
02-25-22, 01:45 PM
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Got it...Criterium was the keyword I honed in on...didn't get the 'mad scientist' allusions.
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
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thanks for the effort! the lever operated simplex that i wanted was the competition, and it was able to handle a very wide chainring range. I'm finally getting the 1950 claud butler sport anglais back in the game, and i'm going all period correct simplex. and yes, i know that wasn't stock, but i've got a nice set of parts laying around so gonna use em.
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I have one- NOS with white plastic knob
Also NOS if you are interested- 3 spd rear derailleur to go with it.
Photos from VeloBase
Also NOS if you are interested- 3 spd rear derailleur to go with it.
Photos from VeloBase
