Re: [CR]Mafac Brakes #%&$#^!!!!

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Date: Tue, 30 May 2006 08:28:45 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Mafac Brakes #%&$#^!!!!
To: loudeeter@aol.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <8C8521132C5606A-1230-282B@mblk-d38.sysops.aol.com>


Some of us regard it as a safety feature - lets people know you are coming. A chance to scare the hell out of those annoying joggers blocking the bike path in front of you.

Regards,

Jerry Moos Big Spring, TX

loudeeter@aol.com wrote: Steve, if you tune them just right, you can get them to play the first few notes of In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida. Think of it as beautiful music from the pinnacle of classic bicycles and enjoy. Lou Deeter, Orlando FL

"'Leaning forward' is really just the first phase of 'falling on your face.'" Marine Col (MARFOREUR)

-----Original Message----- From: Steve Leitgen To: Marty Eison Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Sent: Tue, 30 May 2006 10:23:45 -0500 Subject: [CR]Mafac Brakes #%&$#^!!!!

Mafac brakes! Were they a mistake or did they do it to us on purpose!!!!

I'm having problems keeping the post on my Mafac (comps) brake pads from slipping when braking. One hard brake too many and they compress giving less than optional braking. (Imagine squeeling like a little girl and going to the Flintstone's) Yes, I tightened the bolts.

Any helpful hints out there in CR land?

Steve Leitgen
La Crosse, WI