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Gian Robert 1964 Advertisement — Here It Is — Direct from the Milan Show: Gian Robert Campione Derailleur Gear
Source: Disraeli Gears (Mike Sweatman), "Sporting Cyclist August 1964 - Ron Kitching advert". Sporting Cyclist, August 1964.
About this document
| Marque | Gian Robert |
|---|---|
| Type | Advertisement |
| Year | 1964 |
| Publisher | Anglo-Continental Cycles & Accessories Ltd |
| Country | England |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 1 |
| Source | Disraeli Gears (Mike Sweatman), "Sporting Cyclist August 1964 - Ron Kitching advert". Sporting Cyclist, August 1964. |
| Credit | Mike Sweatman, Disraeli Gears |
| Identifier | Permalink https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/sporting_cyclist_august_1964_-_ron_kitching.html |
| Transcription | Transcribed by eye |
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HERE IT IS—DIRECT FROM THE MILAN SHOW "GIAN ROBERT" CAMPIONE DERAILLEUR GEAR ★ Lightest in the world. The first gear to be constructed of 90% plastic enabling the weight of the mechanism to be reduced to only 4 ozs—half the weight of any other gear. ★ Strongest in the world. With the complete parallelogram and …
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[A drawing of a Gian Robert rear derailleur and its control lever on a gray panel, at the right of a block of text.]
HERE IT IS—DIRECT FROM THE MILAN SHOW
“GIAN ROBERT”
CAMPIONE DERAILLEUR GEAR
★ Lightest in the world. The first gear to be constructed of 90% plastic enabling the weight of the mechanism to be reduced to only 4 ozs—half the weight of any other gear.
★ Strongest in the world. With the complete parallelogram and both side plates constructed in the wonder plastic—polypropylene, the ‘Campione’ mechanism will withstand more rough usage than any other gear.
★ Fastest change in the world. The shorter arm and improved wrap-round gives a faster change over a full range of 2 to 6 speeds with less control lever movement required.
★ Most economical in the world. Due to the fact that the ‘Campione’ is assembled with far less parts than any other gear it can obviously be serviced not only cheaper but easier than any other.
★ Simplest maintenance in the world. The simple clean lines, the absence of complicated metal parts, ball bearings and pivots, etc., means that the ‘Campione’ is weather resisting and requires no maintenance or lubricating.
★ Neatest looking in the world. No other gear can compare with the ‘Campione’ for attractive and neat appearance—its design makes for good looks with less liability to damage.
★ Cheapest in the world. Due to the unique ‘Campione’ design there is a saving in the cost of materials which, coupled with the fact that no highly paid professionals are employed to publicise this article, means that for the first time it is possible to buy the best gear at the cheapest price. The complete gear with lever and cables costs only … … … 29/6
Extra to fit brazed on fork end boss—6/-
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