Old 09-29-14 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll

How old are the brake blocks on you '60s era brakes? First thing I would try and replacing them with some Kool Stop blocks. Do the cables move freely?
I'm with Bianchigirll. Change the pads and make sure the cables move effortlessly in their housing. You may be pleasantly surprised at the improvement!
Then if you still decide to go with dual pivots you will have gotten an excellent first-hand education on the difference between the two styles.
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