Re: Universal 61s, was [CR]Eddy Merckx trivia

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From: "Howard Darr" <hdarr@localnet.com>
To: <hsachs@alumni.rice.edu>, "Classic Rendezvous" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Subject: Re: Universal 61s, was [CR]Eddy Merckx trivia
Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 20:26:17 -0500


Mt universals were mated to the finned variety. Worked well.

Howard Darr
Clymer PA


----- Original Message -----
From: Harvey M Sachs
To: Classic Rendezvous
Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 8:20 PM
Subject: Universal 61s, was [CR]Eddy Merckx trivia



> Ray Green, in course of furthering the discussion of Eddie Merckx trivia, added a little note at the end: <snip>
>
> Anyhow use those Universals 61s with pride, they are endorsed by Eddy.
> Ray Green, Brighton, England
>
> But do NOT attempt to bend the arms for better pad engagement angle. They will quite reliably snap. I've always like the Universal 61s. Had them on a Paramount eons ago, and have them on my 1973 Hetchins now. With Universal pads, and they modulate nicely.
>
> Now, the question: It would be nice to marry up the U-61s with brake pads that come with spherical washers like the old Matthausers, for complete adjustability. Anything like this available?

>

> thanks

> harvey sachs

> mcLean va.