Derailleur gears designed and built in the late 19th century. One example is the Protean two-speed derailleur available on the Whippet safety bicycle. The French bicycle tourist, writer and cycling promoter Paul de Vivie (1853–1930), who wrote under the name "Vélocio", invented a two speed rear derailleur in 1905 which he used on forays into the Alps. Some early designs used rods to move the chain onto various gears. 1928 saw the introduction of the "Super Champion Gear" (or "Osgear") from the company founded by champion cyclist Oscar Egg, as well as the Vittoria Margherita; both employed chainstay mounted 'paddles' and single
Influence of French on English among the clergy. French was therefore, at first, spoken in England under the form of this Anglo-Norman dialect. During the 12th century, continental French had a greater influence on Old English. It acquired great prestige in England, especially within the aristocracy and the clergy. It became the language of law and justice nationwide. Rich and noble families, most of them of Norman origin, taught their children French or sent them to study in France. The expansion of the French language in England was also encouraged by royal marriages. From Henry II Plantagenet and Eleanor of Aquitaine at the beginning of