In a message dated 11/21/02 1:54:21 PM, chasds@mindspring.com writes:
<< I just bought a set of nice centerpull brakes that look
exactly like Universal Super 61 brakes. The calipers look
identical. Except, these calipers say, simply "UNIVERSAL"
on them, not "Universal Mod. 61." >>
Universal made an inexpensive centerpull that came OEM on entry level Italian bikes, like Atalas, Cardinellis (Spelling?), etc., in the '70's. Similar to 61's, but with a more basic finish, especially on steel parts (no chrome) and hardware. They seem to have been aimed at the same price point as the Ballila centerpulls of the same era - sort of a notch down from Weinmann 999 and Mafac Racers.
Best regards,
Wes Gadd
Unionville,CT