DISRAELI GEARS
I liked this SunTour Superbe (5300) more than the more prestigious SunTour Superbe Pro (5200) (which is often regarded as the finest friction derailleur of all time). I like the conventional, non-aero, pulley cage plates and I like the fact that these plates and the ‘normal’ pulley wheels bring the weight down to a stoating 174g.
The plain Superbe has all of the the Superbe Pro’s beautiful polished finish and exquisite detailing, from the aluminium hanger bolt and pulley bolts to the stainless steel pivots with Allen heads that were removable so that the gear could be completely disassembled.
In its time it was considered to knock the Shimano Dura-Ace (7200) into a cocked hat.
Browse associated documents.
SunTour Bicycle Equipment Catalog No. 61 page 11 - scan 12 of 40
SunTour Bicycle Equipment Catalog No. 61 page 11 - scan 12 of 40
SunTour Small Parts Catalog - 1983? scan 14 of 50
SunTour Small Parts Catalog - 1983? scan 14 of 50
Ron Kitching Everything Cycling - 1984
Ron Kitching Everything Cycling - 1984