Re: [CR]RE: SIDE PULL and CENTER PULL BRAKES

(Example: Events:Cirque du Cyclisme)

Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:46:21 -0800 (PST)
From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]RE: SIDE PULL and CENTER PULL BRAKES
To: Sheldon Brown <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com>, Peter Koskinen <peter@prkbikes.com>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
In-Reply-To: <p06240805c3b40adfe678@[10.0.1.2]>
cc: lyonstrings@yahoo.com

I am not really sure from reading this what Brandt's opinion of Deltas is. He throws around a lot of terms, but really doesn't seem to state a clear conclusion. I know a lot of people who are skepical of Brandt's claimed expertise, and I sometimes share that skepticism. But I do use his book on wheelbuilding, and have for many years.

Regards,

Jerry Moos Big Spring, TX

Sheldon Brown <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com> wrote: Quoth Peter Koskinen:
>On the Campy Delta brakes: Are you making this statement based on actual
>first hand knowledge, use? I have been riding Delta's for 20 years and I can
>say that without a doubt, they are some of the best brakes ever made for
>their function, great looks, and durability. Now I can't say that about some
>of the other brake calipers that have been made over the years who will
>remain nameless at this time.

Jobst Brandt disagrees: http://sheldonbrown.com/brandt/brakes.html

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