I rather like this Ihaga S.A.G.:

1. •I like that it is Belgian - variety is the spice of life.
   

2. •I like the high quality of construction and finish.
   

3. •I like the way the pulley wheel has a large inner flange that rotates along with it.
   

4. •I like the thick chrome and black look.
   

5. •I am tantalised by the mystery of the meaning of ‘S.A.G.’.
   

6. •But, above all, I like the fact that is top-normal in an age that was dominated by low-normal designs.
   

This last feature is achieved by a cunning cable routing that involves a roller - best understood by looking at the diagram in the instructions.

In the photograph I have disengaged the main spring to allow the derailleur to take up a more normal position.

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1. •Brand: Ihaga
   

2. •Country: Belgium
   

3. •Date of introduction: 1939?
   

4. •Date of this example: unknown
   

5. •Model no: unknown
   

6. •Weight: 279g including hanger plate
   

7. •Maximum cog: 24 teeth
   

8. •Total capacity: 16 teeth
   

9. •Pulley centre to centre: not applicable
   

10. •Index compatibility: friction
    

11. •Chain width: 1/8”?
    

12. •Logic: top normal
    

13. •Pivots: one sprung pivot
    

14. •Material: steel
    

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