Dsbrantjr:
Thanks for the ideas. I’m unclear about the introduction of the noodle into the setup. I looked at your online link and it’s the almost “u” shaped noodle? Where exactly would it connect into the cable system? Anyone have a pic of such a setup?

I’m not sure how to shorten the straddle wire on the caliper as it has the connectors on both ends (brazed?) to fit into the caliper arms. Also, wouldn’t shortening the straddle wire increase the wire’s angle, thus increasing the forces on it, and also perhaps changing the pull of the brake lever?


Bikeman715:
Any pics of your setup?
I’ve no experience with noodles and I’m unable to envision the system with an almost ‘U’ shaped noodle in place.


BCrider:
I don’t think an 1” or so off offset on the hanger would be sufficient. It looks like it would need few inches to have a chance of working.


Kimmo:
I’m trying to keep costs down. How much does would a side pull caliper, equal in quality to the Weinmann center pull, cost? Would there be hardware issue in mounting it?


Thanks a bunch for the replies.