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08-02-16 | 12:14 PM

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Velocivixen

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Unusual Shimano Tourney Front Center Pull Brake

I bought a circa 1980 or 1981 Lotus Grand Prix mixte off CL yesterday. I may enter it into the clunker challenge, so won't post the whole thing here.

I noticed that the front center pull brakes are Shimano "Tourney" and there is a metal arm which acts as the drive side straddle arm. On the back side is a flat metal tab which activates a quick release. I've included photos. I don't see any date codes yet, but once I take it apart for maintenance I will look.

What can you tell me about these? I've never seen them before and I like how they work. Very elegant and clever. Anyone know what year they might be?

Shimano Tourney Center Pull Brake by velocivixen, on Flickr

Back Side Shimano Tourney Center Pull by velocivixen, on Flickr

EDIT: I did see some photos of these on this side and a few others. I understand they're likely early '80's "sport" model type. I just think they're interesting. Wondering how many of you see these often? How they perform, etc.

Shimano Tourney Center Pull by velocivixen, on Flickr

Last edited by Velocivixen; 08-02-16 at 12:19 PM.

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