Westminster Route (flanged lower pulley)
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Category:  Rear Derailleurs
Name:  Westminster Route (flanged lower pulley)
Brand:  Lionaxe
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Years:  1937 - ?
Country:  France
Added By: Catnap on 08/29/13
Updated By: peterbman on 04/25/15
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Outer Plate MarkingsBREV SGDGInner Plate Markings
MaterialAluminum Alloy; SteelDesign CategoryChainstay mount
Attachment Bolt SizeCable Attachment Bolt Size8mm Wrench
Shifting SystemsFrictionCable AdjusterNo
Cage LengthMediumMax Cog Size
Max Chain Wrap  
General Information
Westminster Route derailleur manufactured by Jean Lionard in St. Etienne, France in the 1930's.  Dancing Chain spells his last name as Leonard. Similar design as early Simplex, Nivex, and Cyclo derailleurs.  Clamps to drive-side chainstay.  Capable of shifting 3 speeds with a 1/8" chain.  Top pulley is steel with 9 teeth and ball-bearing internals, lower is alloy with chainguard in the same style as Cyclo. "W" on the shift lever knob.
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Lionaxe was a manufacturer of cycling components active in the 1950's and 1960's (dates are approximate and based on receipts; they may be older than the 1950's.)  They were known for the "Westminster" brand of derailleurs, which were chainstay-mounted and similar to models by Le Cyclo and Huret. Located at 3 Rue Victor-Laprade, in the city of Saint-Etienne, France.
 
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