DISRAELI GEARS

Gambato Dural

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This is a beautiful derailleur. Here's why I love it:

  • It is a clear derivative of the, very tidy, Gian Robert Competition (or perhaps the Argentine Gian Robert Competicion).
  • The lettering on the outer parallelogram plate has a pleasant Art-Deco look.
  • And then there are the 'arabesque' flourishes - which are a pure steal from the famous Shimano 600 EX Arabesque.


  • Derailleur brands: Gambato
  • Country: Argentina
  • Date of introduction: 1988?
  • Date of this example: unknown
  • Model no.: unknown
  • Weight: 191g
  • Maximum cog: 28 teeth (a guess)
  • Total capacity: 26 teeth (another guess)
  • Pulley centre to centre: 46mm
  • Index compatibility: friction
  • Chain width: 3/32”
  • Logic: top normal
  • B pivot: unsprung
  • P pivot: sprung
  • Materials: aluminium
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