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Old 04-25-13, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by spacemanz
I guess this "could" go in the mechanical sub-forum, but I guess it kinda fits here too. I believe those old klunky steel frames need dual-pivot braking power, even more than the lighter & more modern ones
FWIW, back in the 1960s, the only bikes that came with dual-pivot brakes were fairly low end city bike models.

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