Simplex Champion du Monde (with slotted bolt in dropout claw)
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Category:  Rear Derailleurs
Name:  Simplex Champion du Monde (with slotted bolt in dropout claw)
Brand:  Simplex
Model:  Champion du Monde
Years:  1935 - 1946
Country:  France
Weight:  214 grams (Spec)
Added By: nprenet on 11/29/07
Updated By: peterbman on 03/17/15
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Outer Plate MarkingsSimplex Champion du Monde Made in FranceInner Plate Markings
MaterialAluminum AlloyDesign Category
Attachment Bolt SizeCable Attachment Bolt Size
Shifting SystemsCable Adjuster
Cage LengthMax Cog Size
Max Chain Wrap  
General Information
Appeared in 1935 as the Champion 35 and then Champion 36, and finally Champion du Monde. The single pulley Champion du Monde model changed to a two pulley cage in 1947
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Component VariationsView Detailed List  Manage Variations
Variations of Component exist (Component is 1 of 3)BrandGroup
Simplex Campione del MondoSimplex
Simplex Champion du Monde Extra LegerSimplex
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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.

 
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