Simplex SA02, Serie SA
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Category:  Front Derailleurs
Name:  Simplex SA02, Serie SA
Brand:  Simplex
Primary Group:  Serie SA
Model:  SA02
Years:  1975 - 1981
Country:  France
Weight:  143.5 grams (avg)
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Added By: Tombo on 01/03/17
Updated By: tmundry67 on 03/04/18
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# Rings Designed For DoubleOuter Plate MarkingsSimplex
Inner Plate MarkingsnoneClamp MarkingsSimplex
Inner Clamp MarkingsnoneDesign Categoryhorizontal movement
Pivot Arm Markingsn/aPlate MaterialChrome plated steel
Clamp Style28.0 mm Clamp; 28.6mm ClampCable Attachment BoltScrew
CableStop YesClamp Bolt Type4mm Allen Key
Max Ring Difference 14T  
General Information
The SA02 is the continuation of the product design and function based on the L.J. 23 and following the AV 223 and Prestige models. When the SA02 appears first time in the 1975 catalogue there is no Change to the Prestige predecessor except the model Name. It is still shown with the hexhead clamp screws and only since the 1977 catalogue model SA02 is shown with the allen key screws on the clamp. The SA02 model can still be found on numerous vintage bikes of different styles and brands, whereas the the SA12 is much rarer. In 1977-1978 there was one design variation where Simplex added a round platelet with a central small pit on the outer plate right upper end (see additional Photos). The platelet was brazed on the outer plate. Not only the SA02 was modified this way during these years but also other front derailleur models incl. LJA and SLJ models (I have never seen however one of these anywhere). After 1979 this design element disappeared again.
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Variations of Component exist (Component is 1 of 2)BrandGroup
Simplex SA12, Serie SASimplexSerie SA
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Serie SASimplexView 2 Components
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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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WeightSourceNotesAdded By
142 GramsSpec Tombo
145 GramsActual1977-78 model tmundry67
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