Re: [CR]opinions on quality of Universal Super 68 brakeset

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From: <Huemax@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 14:54:44 EDT
Subject: Re: [CR]opinions on quality of Universal Super 68 brakeset
To: jac33@tempter.arts.cornell.edu, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


I have 2 sets in my collction, one set with Windsor Pro, and the other with Super Mondia. They looks great, and I like the quick release mechanism. The are lighter than Campy or Shimano.

But, some reason, (maybe pads are responsible), I feel DO NOT have very much power to stop or slow down. If you look the main pivots and arms, (power distributions, geometry/vectors?), the arms for leverage ARE SHORTER than Campy's.

It is more troublesome to equip center pull brakes, but I love my Universan 61's. They are very effactive brakes, but not necessarly good looking.

Anyway, I suggest FIND a good pairs of brake PADS for safety!

KEN TODA, It is NOW summer time in North Carilina, reaching to 90's