The Simplex Transmission

The cheap bit about this bike was the transmission which is all Simplex, made in France and from the Bronze range of 1985.  Not of high quality but very functional and has lasted on this bike for 25 years or so, so can't be that bad.

The front derailleur is a Simplex SAX32 which has a date stamp April 1985.

Rear derailleur is also Simplex, model is SX 1 TP, max capacity 30 teeth rear.

Levers are also Simplex, model SJ 6311.

All items fully working and actaully shift quite nicely.