The cable pull makes virtually any non-linear brake lever compatible with the Record sidepull, and vise-versa.

As far as braking feel, you'll be surprised how well conventional side-pull Record brakes work with the Weinmann/Dia-Compe upright bar levers. I've done it before as a front brake and was pleasantly surprised. Very good braking feel and balance between the spring resistance and the lever's pivot.



I'm presently running a similar setup with early Dura-Ace calipers - more or less similar to the Records - on a '78 Raleigh Pro. It came with Scott-Mathauser pads, but with this specific combination, the brakes are too powerful and not as modulable with the grippier pads.

-Kurt