Donald Gillies wrote:
> So my 1974 15-speed paramount (sold in 1976; bought used from original
> owner in 1980) came with the following mysterious features :
>
> (a) It has campagnolo mid-reach 47-57 brakes, and top-tube cable
> guides. I presume these were an upgrade, but why aren't they
> long-reach ??
>
> [snip]
Campy never made a brake longer than 47-57 to my knowledge. These are what're sometimes called "normal" reach, sometimes called "long"; both correct depending on your frame of reference. I like calling them Long because it's not ambiguous like Normal.
57 may be mid-reach compared to the range of all brands/models of brakes ever made, but Campy only made two lengths, so Long and Short is all we need and "mid-reach" muddies the waters IMO.
Mark Bulgier
Seattle WA USA