If original Dura-Ace brakes are not period correct, they are only off by a year two. As to the Campy being "better" brakes, I don't know what you mean.. If you mean finish, I'd put original DA dead even. As to stopping power, I'd give DA a very slight edge. Campy did have the little rubber O-rings that protected the frame, so I guess you might give them the edge based on that, but only just.
Regards,
Jerry Moos Big Spring, West Texas
Martin Walsh <mowalsh@verizon.net> wrote:
Hi CR Listees and Rob Rasmussen,
Rob asks that when he sells his 1972 SCHWINN PARAMOUNT (HOW MUCH????),
SHOULD HE put the original Campagnolo brakes back on the bicycle.
The side pull Shimano DURA-ACE brakes are not period correct for the
1972 Schwinn Paramount,so if you are trying to sell the bicycle to
someone who wants the typical 1972 Schwinn Paramount, I think most
people would want the WHOLE ENCHILADA, i.e. the full Campagnolo equipped
bicycle.So if you want to sell a complete bicycle,I think having all the
original parts would be best,once you decide on a PRICE!!!
I also think the Campagnolo brakes are better brakes than the Shimano
brakes pictured on the bicycle in the link you provide.
The bicycle could be parted out along with the Dura Ace brakeset,the
options are endless.
Good Luck!
Yours truly,
Marty Walsh in Vienna,VA where the closest thing I have to a Schwinn
Paramount is an all Dura-Ace equipped SCHWINN VOLARE circa 1978