Derailer, Not Derailleur!

[Sombeech]

By the late Sheldon Brown:

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/images/scb_eagle_contact.jpeg

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailer.html


Traditionally, in U.S. usage, the gear-change mechanism we all know and love has been called a "derailleur." This is actually a French word, but it is commonly pronounced in an anglicized manner, as "de-RAIL-er" or "de-RAIL-yur." The actual French pronunciation is more like "day-RYE-EUH" but nobody says that when speaking English. The proper French spelling is "d

[Teleken]

Great article, Sheldon was a trip.

Trivia: The Cream album name Disreali Gears likely came about from bassist Jack Bruce's past as a bicycle racer. He was known for riding his bike around the studios while their albums were recorded.