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| Category: | Rear Derailleurs |
| Name: | Simplex Tour de France (wreath badge, SIMPLEX, plastic pulleys) |
| Brand: | Simplex |
| Model: | Tour de France |
| Years: | Late 1950's - 1961 |
| Country: | France |
| Weight: | 368.5 grams (Spec) |
| Added By: | JFischer on 04/23/08 |
| Updated By: | peterbman on 05/22/17 |
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| Outer Plate Markings | Simplex logo | Inner Plate Markings | |
| Material | Steel | Design Category | |
| Attachment Bolt Size | Claw | Cable Attachment Bolt Size | 8mm Wrench |
| Shifting Systems | Friction | Cable Adjuster | No |
| Cage Length | Short | Max Cog Size | 24 |
| Max Chain Wrap | 16T | | |
Known for their black plastic (Delrin) derailleurs during the "bike boom" of the 1970's, they were at the forefront of innovation over the years, producing such highly regarded items as the Super LJ derailleurs, Retrofriction shifters, and very popular line of seat posts.
