Zeus Criterium (later version, alloy parallelogram plates, steel knuckles)
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Category:  Rear Derailleurs
Name:  Zeus Criterium (later version, alloy parallelogram plates, steel knuckles)
Brand:  Zeus
Primary Group:  Criterium
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Years:  Mid 1970's - 1980's
Country:  Spain
Added By: jjbbo on 09/24/08
Updated By: peterbman on 10/28/16
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Outer Plate MarkingsZ CriteriumInner Plate Markings
MaterialAluminum Alloy; SteelDesign Category
Attachment Bolt SizeClawCable Attachment Bolt Size8mm Wrench
Shifting SystemsFrictionCable Adjuster
Cage LengthShortMax Cog Size26
Max Chain Wrap  
General Information
inner and outer parallelogram plates are alloy, instead of steel as in earlier version. Knuckles are steel
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Variations of Component exist (Component is 1 of 3)BrandGroup
Zeus Criterium (drilled pulley cage)ZeusCriterium
Zeus Criterium 69ZeusCriterium
Component Groups
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In the 1970s, the company produced low-end and mid-range groupsets called Alfa and Criterium, respectively, as well as its own line of cycling tools, clothing, complete wheels, and a range of frames made from Reynolds 531, Duralumin, or Duralinox tubing.ZEUS frames were made by Ciclos Letona and Razesa in Alsasua. In 1975 Zeus developed its own high-end group, the 2000 series. The first component and, incidentally, the first completely original design of Zeus, the freewheel in aluminum and steel of the 2000 series, was presented at the Brussels Fair in 1972 and was the first freewheel that allowed fully interchangeable sprockets in any position and ratio. In 1975 Zeus was able to offer an almost complete group. The components of the series, which made extensive use of titanium, were priced comparably to Campagnolo's Super Record and were aimed at both the competitive market and the affluent amateur. The 2000 series was a true attempt to produce the best components in the world while introducing an aesthetic and branding that was unique. In 1980, Zeus replaced its Alfa line with the New Racer group and in 1985 introduced the Supercronos, which replaced the 2000 Series. This was a step backward. Neither group had the stylistic qualities of the 2000s, and New Racer and Supercronos were little more than copies of Campagnolo Nuovo Record and Super Record, respectively.
 
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