Another horror from the Spanish tat-meisters. This is an execrable steel and plastic creation, plumbing the very depths of nastiness - nasty design, nasty materials and nasty finish - there are no mixed messages here.

The Pot Noodle of derailleur cuisine - but without the terrifying commercial success.

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1. •Brand: Triplex
   

2. •Country: Spain
   

3. •Date of introduction: 1985?
   

4. •Date of this example: unknown
   

5. •Model no: unknown
   

6. •Weight: 261g
   

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 pivots, front sprung and rear unsprung
    

14. •Material: largely steel, with structural plastic inserts in the knuckles
    

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