matt@absolut.UUCP (08/22/85)
>Shimano Super Plate, a double pivot/movable jockey pulley design intended >to equal or exceed the Duropar's performance. Bicycling magazine verified > >ranges and bulletproof shifting this may be a possibility. Anyone out there >had anyexperience with the Super Plate? > Shaun Simpkins I've had experience with both derailleurs. Superplate is a FANTASTIC performer. Shifting is quite good, even with the 38 tooth wrap and thumb shifters on my mountain bike. I suspect that under equal conditions (wrap, shifters) it would do as well or better than Duopar. Now for the bad news: I just smashed my Superplate (yes, it is possible). Shimano, lip service notwithstanding, is not committed to parts availability, so I could by a whole new Super or get another derailleur. Ironically, for this reason I cannot reccomend it for ATB use, although for touring I wouldn't hesitate. I am replacing it with my second Duopar. Parts availability is excellent: one might even consider taking spare parts on off road tours to offset the advant- age of the Super in durability (I've found both to be quite sturdy.). One plus for the Duopar is the ability to downshift under power while climbing, which the Superplate can not. I hear Huret is coming out with a mountain biker version of the Duopar... Any confirmation of this rumor? >>matt "I accept all responsibility for the above mistakes. However, I accept no punishment for said mistakes." Matt Leo {ucbvax!cbosgd!ima!cfib, decvax!cca}!absolut!matt Absolut Software 617-232-8377 2001 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02146-4227