[CR]side pull and center pull brakes.

(Example: Framebuilders:Tony Beek)

Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:25:55 -0800 (PST)
From: "john strizek" <lyonstrings@yahoo.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <MONKEYFOOD23UukjvjU00001abf@monkeyfood.nt.phred.org>
Subject: [CR]side pull and center pull brakes.

Side Pull Brakes; The Campy Delta. on its looks not its performance, unfortunately.

Center Pull Brakes I love the Gran Compe for its satiny finish and overall smooth look.

What was I thinking, another acid flashback from the 60's I suppose. The Delta is certainly not a sidepull. Although very pretty, I prefer the Gran-Compe for its function.

Back to Side-pulls: It is a weird choice. It is not the most aestetic but I go with the Universal 68 for its unique release. It is decent brake and not a copycat or cookie cutter. I am just a weirdo, I admit it.

J. Strizek
still in Sacratomato, California USA