I have a similar pair on a mid 70's PY-10 I bought from a list member in Germany. Or at least PY-10 is the closest US market model. I've heard these called "Superlight", but I'm not sure that's the official model name. Note that the arms are wider, but not as thick as "normal" MAFACs. Also, they have "normal" brakeshoe attachments rather than the unique MAFAC setup. Both these features probably save weight. Mine are coupled with levers with plastic bodies and no hoods, which also reduced weight. I think this MAFAC model was sold mostly in Europe and speced on bikes for the European market. Perhaps the partly plastic brake levers didn't pass muster with the US CPSC.
Regards,
Jerry Moos Big Spring, TX
Chris Kulczycki <chris@velo-orange.com> wrote: Hi,
Could anybody help me identify these unusual Mafac Brakes? At least I think thy are unusual since I can't find a photo or description of them anywhere. I'm using them on my errand/shopping bike and they work very well and have lots of clearance, more than Raide's.
http://s39.photobucket.com/
On a related note. I have some white plastic Mafac levers for upright bars. I was going to use them on my city bike as well. Are they safe? Are they rare and should I just keep them safe?
Thanks,
Chris Kulczycki
Annapolis, MD
http://velo-orange.blogspot.com/
Chris Kulczycki
Velo Orange
109 Colonial Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401