Eric Elman wrote:
I have a 1967/68 Geoffrey Butler which I am trying to acquire some of the last needed components. When I purchased the bike she appeared to be largely original with the following items on her:
Campagnolo 151 NR crankset Campagnolo NR front derailleur with the built in cable stop Campagnolo "patent" rear derailleur with 9 tooth jockey wheels and 2nd gen chrome spring cover Campagnolo 2 bolt alloy seat post Campagnolo NR chromed steel pedals with toe strap loops TDC headset
My question is, what brakes would be most accurate and accepted as period correct. Is this to early for Universal 68's? ------------------ I know of no sidepull of the era that would be more appropriate -- or work better than the Universal 68s. The hoods rot quickly, but replacements are available. A few years ago, when I measured leverage on older brake sets, nothing had _less_ that the U-68s: a little lever movement moves the caliper a long way, so it feels very firm.
harvey sachs
McLean Va