Why is there a V on the side of SunTour VX derailleur?

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ridelover9941

Well-Known Member
Location
United States
I have a couple vintage SunTour VX rear derailleurs in my collection, aside the original one that was on my vintage Fuji bike. I love the SunTour derailleurs all models besides VX, but one thing that's confusing me is why there a V on the side of the derailleur? Maybe it's saying it's a part of the V series? I just don't know.
 
I have a couple vintage SunTour VX rear derailleurs in my collection, aside the original one that was on my vintage Fuji bike. I love the SunTour derailleurs all models besides VX, but one thing that's confusing me is why there a V on the side of the derailleur? Maybe it's saying it's a part of the V series? I just don't know.
Yep, the V was ‘V series’ the x became known as x for ‘extra light’
 

Alan O

Über Member
Location
Liverpool
I have a couple vintage SunTour VX rear derailleurs in my collection, aside the original one that was on my vintage Fuji bike. I love the SunTour derailleurs all models besides VX, but one thing that's confusing me is why there a V on the side of the derailleur? Maybe it's saying it's a part of the V series? I just don't know.
Ha, I just checked my two. I'd never noticed that big V before - can't miss it now I know it's there.
 
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