The Derailleur Project

Campagnolo produced the Sport from 1952 to 1957. It features a single rear pulley wheel with minimal teeth in an effort to reduce incorrectly perceived drive train friction. Everything that makes a good derailleur was sacrificed in order to avoid this dastardly friction.

Campagnolo introduced the Valentino Extra rear derailleur in 1968 as a low-cost option. It was named after the founder’s son and was made of stamped steel.

This is a 2nd generation model that was introduced in 1982.

This is a 1978 version of the model that was introduced in 1974.

This 1982 model is the second generation of the all-aluminum version that was introduced in 1967. It was just a bit heavier than the Super Record model but performed just as well. And this one features after-market sealed bearing pulley wheels in an exquisite shade of purple!

This rear derailleur was introduced in 1983 to commemorate Campy’s 50th year in business. It’s also the year that founder Tullio Campagnolo died. This is from group #7088 of approximately 15K that were produced.

It was introduced in September of 1980 hence 9/80 as the model designation.

It was introduced in 1984 one year after Tullio Campagnolo's death.

It was introduced in 1988 it featured the Johnsoni Rod actuated Twin-Axle system.

This is the short cage version that was introduced in 1989

It was introduced in the late 1990's as a triple-crank compatible racing group.

It was first introduced in 2000 to debut 10 speed shifting.

This limited edition grouppo was introduced in 2013 to celebrate Campy’s 80th year in business. The grouppo features a unique matte black finish with the 80th anniversary logo on most components.

This is Campy's best rear derailleur ever and it features electronic shifting along with full carbon fiber construction.