This is a fantastically blatant copy of the Shimano 600 EX 6200 of 1978. The ‘555’ designation has a curious echo of Shimano’s ‘333’ logo. SunRace have even copied the Shimano’s weird psychedelic Arabesque patterns that are so reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix’s legendary visit to Morocco - perhaps the whole derailleur looks better when you are comprehensively stoned.

Unfortunately there is a hint of nastiness about the finishing. Otherwise this would be the first perfectly kitsch derailleur.

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1. •Brand: SunRace
   

2. •Country: Taiwan
   

3. •Date of introduction: 1995?
   

4. •Date of this example: unknown
   

5. •Model no: 555
   

6. •Weight: 185g
   

7. •Maximum cog: 28 teeth
   

8. •Total capacity: 28 teeth
   

9. •Pulley centre to centre: 46mm
   

10. •Index compatibility: friction
    

11. •Chain width: 3/32”
    

12. •Logic: top normal
    

13. •Pivots: two sprung pivots
    

14. •Material: aluminium
    

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