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Bikes: 1991 Bianchi Eros, 1964 Armstrong, 1988 Diamondback Ascent, 1988 Bianchi Premio, 1987 Bianchi Sport SX, 1980s Raleigh mixte (hers), All-City Space Horse (hers)

Originally Posted by 50voltphantom
My centerpull QR modifcation These should have been made this way from day one. As long as your pads aren't super close to the rim, you don't need a separate QR for the brake.

Oddly, the front 'fang' of what remains of the eyelet was left on merely for aesthetics. When I first attempted this modification I cut the front 'fang' to line up with rear one and they worked just as well, it just looks sketchy. 1 year of regular use, no issues. Full tutorial on my blog.
I just knew this thread would bear interesting stuff! I chose Dia-Compe 154 brake levers with the built-in QRs to facilitate getting the wheels in and out of the Weinmann centerpulls on my bike, but now you've got me thinking...
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