re: [CR]Repro Mafac RAIDs Anyone ?

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Avocet)

Date: Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:49:56 -0700
From: "Jack Fortune" <jfortune52@gmail.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: re: [CR]Repro Mafac RAIDs Anyone ?


> Mafac RAIDs, on the other hand, were designed for touring bikes with wide
> tires and fenders.
> They are rare.
>
> I was at an aluminum caster today to ask about making some brake calipers.
> I may pursue the idea if there is enough interest.
>
> So here goes:
> If Repro RAID brake calipers were available at around $100 a set, would
> anyone be interested?

I believe that the Mafac RAID components were forged, not cast. I would be concerned that cast caliper arms might not be sufficiently strong.

Caveat: I'm no metallurgist or materials engineer.

regards,

Jack Fortune
Eugene, Oregon USA