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Originally Posted by Joe Bob
For those that don't label their pics.... 
1937: A bit of mechanical help for the Italian rider Gino Sciardis. In 1937, riders used derailers to change gears for the first time. All riders used the same model, the "Super Champion" from the Swiss producer Oscar Egg. Prior to the introduction of derailers, riders were forced to stop and switch out their back wheels prior to climbs.
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Just started reading Road To Valor pub. released 2012. Story of Gino Bartali. Talks of 1937 and the derailleur permitted in competition. Anyhow, so far the book is outstanding. Could see it made into an epic movie.
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