DISRAELI GEARS

Resilion

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This is an extremely beefy and well finished derailleur. It feels too massive to put on a solo, but, in a 1950’s world where Simplex and Cyclo Benelux gears were often considered extremely fragile, it is a pleasure to come across some good solid engineering.

This design started life as a Phillips product, but was branded Resilion when Phillips took over Resilion in 1954. Phillips products were known for their sturdiness, longevity and the lush nature of their Chrome plating - all traits are evident here.

This derailleur was fitted as standard equipment on Phillips cycles.


  • Derailleur brands: Resilion
  • Country: UK
  • Date of introduction: 1954
  • Date of this example: unknown
  • Model no.: unknown
  • Weight: 329g
  • Maximum cog: unknown
  • Total capacity: 6 teeth? Resilion recommend a three speed 14-20T or 15-19T freewheel.
  • Pulley centre to centre: 63mm
  • Index compatibility: friction
  • Chain width: 1/8”?
  • Logic: low normal
  • B pivot: none
  • P pivot: sprung
  • Materials: steel, and plenty of it

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UK Patent # 664,186 - Phillips

UK Patent # 664,186 - Phillips

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Phillips - catalogue 1954?

Phillips - catalogue 1954?

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Phillips - catalogue 1957?

Phillips - catalogue 1957?

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