Simplex Vintage Rear Derailleur – French Road Short Cage Drivetrain
Details:
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Brand / Model: Simplex (Prestige / SX Series)
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Type: Rear Derailleur (Short Cage)
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Mounting Type: Hanger Mount / Integrated Dropout Claw
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Drivetrain Speed: 5 / 6-Speed
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Max Rear Cog Capacity: Approx. 26T
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Material: Chrome-Plated Steel / Delrin Polymer / Alloy Hardware
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Condition: Used, Cleaned, Checked and Fully Functional
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Origin: Made in France
Description:
An iconic French vintage rear derailleur manufactured by Simplex, ubiquitous across European club and racing bicycles throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. Engineered with Simplex’s signature parallelogram geometry, it balances lightweight construction with dependable chain articulation and smooth friction shifting across 5- and 6-speed gear clusters. An essential, period-correct component for restoring classic French steel road bicycles to catalog specification.






