On the face of it this is just another Taiwanese copy of a Shimano Skylark - aside from the little known brand, there is little obviously interesting about it.

But it is finished extremely well, with glossy chrome and a highly accurately formed logo. A class act.

• Derailleur brands: Lubao
• Country: Taiwan
• Date of introduction: 1981?
• Date of this example: unknown
• Model no.: unknown
• Weight: 318g including hanger plate
• Maximum cog: 28 teeth
• Total capacity: 28 teeth
• Pulley centre to centre: 54mm
• Index compatibility: friction
• Chain width: 3/32”
• Logic: top normal
• B pivot: sprung
• P pivot: sprung
• Materials: steel

Ref. 1192