BobHoveyGa@aol.com wrote:
>
> I recently bought a very clean set of NR calipers for my Masi Special
> restoraton. They appear to be early 70's vintage (pre rubber bumper... came off of
> a '70 Paramount I believe) and are normal reach.
>
> Problem one: One of them is missing a cable adjuster.
>
> Problem two: The Masi needs a short-reach brake in front, normal reach in
> back.
>
> I'm on a budget so the best possible situation would be if somebody's got a
> cable adjuster and/or a pair of fairly nice short reach arms that I can use
> with my present hardware. The next best possible thing would be if someone has
> a single complete short reach caliper.
>
> Please contact off-list with prices or possible swaps.
>
> Sincere thanks,
>
> Bob Hovey
> Columbus, GA
Bob, your Masi Special was designed to use either Universal side pulls (Mod 51 or Mod 68) or Universal center pulls (Mod 61); that is, if you're using all Italian parts.
Campagnolo didn't make a short reach when your frame was built. Of course you're free to do anything you want to your bike...
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California http://www.velo-retro.com (Timelines, Reprints and Tee shirts)
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