> True. I am often surprised at the barely concealed contempt among some when
> they say "oh, well the Raleigh International was OK but it had Weinmann
> brakes". Really? I remember when Weinmann 999s were top o' the heap and for
> good reason. Did Weinmann not co-sponsor the very successful Falcon pro team
> in the 1960s and later Carlton? Weinmann brakes and rims were (and are)
> excellent and were on everything it seemed. Maybe it's because of this, they
> are sneered at now. And I may be a phillistine, but I swear the Weinmann
> side pulls on my Raleigh Comp GS worked just as well as the Campagnolo side
> pulls.
> Peter Kohler
It was guilt by association, however unfair, that tainted Weinmann for me. My parent's heinously uncool 40lb upright bar bikes had Weinmanns for Pete's sake!
Kurt Sperry
Bellinghham WA US of A