Originally Posted by
noglider
pmt, I'd love it if you posted a picture.
How good are the Tektros? I have experience with the long reach Weinmanns and Dia Compes, both single pivot sidepull and centerpull, and they're barely acceptable. I have a feeling the Tektros are better.
The Tektros on my Raleigh Competitions are the best brakes I've ever used, by far. I switched to Kool Stop Salmon pads without ever even trying the Tektro pads.
I had to use a standard reach in the front and extra long in the rear. The rear brake is less powerful because it has less mechanical advantage due to the long arms, and that works out perfectly.
