DISRAELI GEARS

Galli Criterium silver/black (5th style)

Galli Sport derailleur (2nd style) main image

I think this is a later version of Galli Criterium.

In terms of the variables that seem to define Galli models, this example has:

  • an Allen-key hanger bolt,
  • a b-knuckle with a small reinforcing 'gusset' under the cable outer stop,
  • an outer parallelogram plate with a rounded area of 'small dots' around the logo, and a high-mounted cable clamp arm, giving a high actuation ratio,
  • a curvaceous pulley cage,
  • Simplex pulley wheels,
  • an hex-head cable clamp bolt.


  • Derailleur brands: Galli
  • Country: Italy
  • Date of introduction: 1980?
  • Date of this example: unknown
  • Model no.: unknown
  • Weight: 193g
  • Maximum cog: 26 teeth (Sutherland’s 4th edition)
  • Total capacity: 20 teeth (Sutherland’s 4th edition)
  • Pulley centre to centre: 45mm
  • Index compatibility: friction
  • Chain width: 3/32”
  • Logic: top normal
  • B pivot: unsprung
  • P pivot: sprung
  • Materials: aluminum
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