Re: [CR] Weinmann posts for FR frames?

(Example: Framebuilders:Doug Fattic)

From: <Stronglight49@aol.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2008 02:46:05 EDT
Subject: Re: [CR] Weinmann posts for FR frames?
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


After 1973, Peugeot had abandoned use of cantilever brakes on some models. The simple alternative was to fit the rear bridge with a hanger similar to the Weinmann. The vertical drilled bridge still supported the stainless steel mudguard, but a shorter brake bolt than usual screwed into the threaded alloy of this hanger to attach the center-pull brake caliper. These were very simple, clever and effective.

Here is one on my 1975 PX-50 (a 650b bike)... in this case, made for a Mafac caliper.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1091/1358494805_bd975e108e_b.jpg

The other major French brake company, CLB, had already been producing MANY different similar fittings made for various mounting applications. I believe both the Mafac and Weinmann versions had been introduced a bit later.

BOB HANSON, ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, USA

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