My first "pro" bike was a NOS 1971 Gitane Super Corsa that I bought new in 1973. It had a Reynolds 531 frame with all Campy NR components except for Mafac Competition brakes. I got it new for a whopping $150!
I wanted something more sexy than Mafacs. Campy brakes were both hard to find and cost almost more than I paid for the whole bike.
I purchased a set of Universal 68s for about $18. The Universal brake pads were the worst stopping - no, slowing down pads I'd ever used. They didn't stop at all. They were good for rim polishing, that's all!
I switched to red Weinmann 4 block brake pads. They worked a lot better.
Chas. Colerich Oakland, CA USA
Cinelli recommended them as they did not hit the DT near the shifters , Campy and all others (knock offs clones etc) did damage and even dent the DT. 68s swing UNDER the tube
BOB FREITAS
bike to work day was quite something , I did not think it was possible to ride 40 miles
MILL VALLEY, CA USA
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