My 1950 Bates is fitted with pre-'62, single spring Weinmann 750 brakes, pads adjusted near the bottom of the slot. Very solid brakes. Part of the unique ride of the Diadrant fork is simply the sheer length of the fork blades. At a glance it looks as if the brakes should be frightening and squirrely but there is none of that. Fitted with unknown and very old aftermarket pads. If they ever dry out or give up it will be Kool Stops but the past four years just no need. Every bit as positive and powerful as any of my Mafacs - which of course are all much shorter.