Classic & Vintage - Universal AER brakes

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JunkYardBike
07-26-07, 08:35 PM
I'm contemplating restoring a Centurion Cinelli close to original spec. Apparently, they were equipped with Universal AER brake calipers and levers. Does anyone have pics of these so I know what to look for? Google did turn up one BF thread from '04, but the photo links are long since dead.

CV-6
07-26-07, 09:31 PM
Here's a caliper....

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x115/lat7575/P1110150res.jpg
JunkYardBike
07-27-07, 05:37 AM
Thanks. I assume the limited results when Googled means they are rare and difficult to find (though not necessarily expensive, which would suit me fine).

CV-6
07-27-07, 05:42 AM
Thanks. I assume the limited results when Googled means they are rare and difficult to find (though not necessarily expensive, which would suit me fine).

The comment I found in several locations is that their stopping power was nil.
JunkYardBike
07-27-07, 05:48 AM
The comment I found in several locations is that their stopping power was nil.

Hmm, that's encouraging. I thought I had read that about a few other of the "aero" brake calipers; Dia-Compe I think. I actually purchased the bike equipped with some mid-90s Campagnolo Athenas, which have a similar mixed review.