Light Touring Caliper Brakes?
12-28-11, 09:59 PM
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Light Touring Caliper Brakes?
I’m going to try and build a vintage steel road bike that is capable of handling a pannier load of say 25 lbs. One of the issues that I will have to address is that this particular frame takes caliper brakes only. The frame had 27” wheels originally, but I plan on using 700’s. I don’t have the frame yet, so I can’t measure the distance the brakes will have to reach, but I suspect that a mid-reach caliper would work. My question is; what are some options for a strong caliper brake, either modern or vintage, that would be considered safe for touring applications?
12-29-11, 07:42 AM
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I'd probably go with something like a Dia-Compe 610 centerpull.
12-29-11, 07:48 AM
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rothenfield1, I'd prefer a dual pivot caliper. Tektro makes a good one for not a lot of money.
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12-29-11, 09:20 AM
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I had a touring bike that had caliper brakes. It worked fine. I think they were sidepulls.
12-29-11, 10:55 AM
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Pauls Racers, a centerpull, CNC mfg. in California.
made in 2 reach designs.
of course you can just replace the Mafac racers or Whatever were on there
or,as leeG offers, get a dual pivot sidepull Tektro has many.
not exclusive to that vendor. VO
made in 2 reach designs.
of course you can just replace the Mafac racers or Whatever were on there
or,as leeG offers, get a dual pivot sidepull Tektro has many.
not exclusive to that vendor. VO
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Thank you for the replies. I forgot to mention that this old frame only takes nutted brakes unless I drill it out, which I’m not inclined to do, but it looks like both the Tektros and Dia-Compes referenced would work. It sounds like center-pulls or dual pivots have adequate stopping power, if set-up properly, to handle a light load. I like the looks of those Dia-Compe 610s, but $75 each…Hmmm.
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My Shimano 105 long reach calipers are as powerful as the Tektro 720 cantilevers on my tourer + they offer easier setup and better control. I can fit 32mm tyres+ sks full fenders. If your reach is within the limit for this brake, I can recommend it. I have the nutted version which is getting harder to find.
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It just shows you how little I know. I had assumed that I would need calipers for a bike sans brake bosses. And then I got a little education about center pulls. I’m currently looking at a used set of these…https://www.ebay.com/itm/180775691120
But calipers are still in the running.
But calipers are still in the running.
01-07-12, 04:37 AM
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Center Pulls. Weinneman or Dia Compe either will work without having to drill out the frame.
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