The Derailleur Project

Dé-rail-leur: noun

A bicycle mechanism that moves the chain allowing it to shift to different gears.

The heart of a modern bicycle is the rear dérailleur also known as the “rear mech” and my favorite, the “gearbox!” The Dérailleur Project was inspired by my love and fascination for bicycles and their simple yet complicated design.

Campagnolo Sport

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 Valentino Extra

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.

Campagnolo Rally

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

Campagnolo Super Record

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

Campagnolo Nouvo Record

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!

Campagnolo Super Record 50th Anniversary Model

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.

Campagnolo 980

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

Campagnolo C Record

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

Campagnolo Croce 'd Aune

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

Campagnolo Euclid

This is the short cage version that was introduced in 1989

Campagnolo Racing T

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

Campagnolo Chorus Carbon Long Cage

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

Campagnolo Super Record 80th Anniversary Model

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.

Campagnolo Super Record EPS

Campagnolo introduced this electronic shifting group in 2011. It features full carbon fiber construction and is 11-speed compatible. EPS stands for Electronic Power Shifting.

**Zeus Criterium** This is a 1st generation model that was introduced in 1969.

**Ofmega Mistral** It was introduced in 1982 and is made of plastic with an aluminium inner cage plate.

**Suntour Superbe Pro** It was introduced in 1980 and this is a later model with the gold stripe on the body.

**Mavic 851 SSC** This is the Professional version of the 801 which was introduced in 1979.

**Ofmega Premier** It was first introduced in 1984 and was one of the classiest and most beautiful derailleurs of it's era.

**Huret Jubilee** It was first introduced in 1970 to celebrate Huret's 50th anniversary.

**Mavic 840 SSC** It was introduced in 1992 and was compatible with Shimano index shifters.

**Rino Crono** This is a 1st generation model and was introduced in 1982.

**Shimano Dura-Ace 7400** It was introduced in 1985 and was one of the best derailleurs of it's era.

**Suntour Cyclone GT** This is the long cage version and it was introduced in 1976.

**Shimano XTR M910** This is a 2nd generation model and it was introduced in 1995.

**Shimano Deore XT Rapid Rise M760** It was introduced in 2003 and provided a claimed advantage over high-normal derailleurs but alas it did not.

**Paul's Powerglide** It's fully CNC machined, made in the US and was introduced in '95.

**Campagnolo Record OR** It was introduced in 1992 and was Campy's high-end MTB grouppo at the time.

**Shimano XTR M950** This is a 3rd generation model and was introduced in 1996

**Suntour XC Pro** It was introduced in 1990 as a rival to Shimano XT. This is a mid-cage version and it was one of the premier Mountain Bike derailleurs of its era.

**Paul's Powerglide** Here's a custom short cage version courtesy of some guy with a hacksaw.

**SRAM XO 20th Anniversary** It was introduced in 2007 to celebrate SRAM's 20th anniversary.

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