Villiers Two-Speed
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Category:  Rear Derailleurs
Name:  Villiers Two-Speed
Brand:  Villiers
Model:  
Years:  Mid 1930's - ?
Country:  England
Added By: peterbman on 10/22/14
Updated By: peterbman on 12/21/16
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Outer Plate MarkingsThe Villiers Two SpeedInner Plate Markings
MaterialDesign Category
Attachment Bolt SizeCable Attachment Bolt Size
Shifting SystemsCable Adjuster
Cage LengthMax Cog Size
Max Chain Wrap  
General Information
From THE DANCING CHAIN: "When the cable was pulled, a small driving chain was engaged to override the rear sprocket and produce a higher gear. The Villiers was heavy but cheap, and it could easily be installed on any bike."
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Brand Information(click to expand)
In 1898, John Marston was building a pedal cycle, which he named the Sunbeam Cob.
As he was sited on Villiers St. (in Wolverhampton), he named it The Villiers Company,
later to become The Villiers Engineering Company.
 
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