Originally Posted by
clubman
I have almost the same model, an 83 PBN-10s. The frame is a little heavier than the PX10 but that's not terribly important for non racers. The issue I have is the Weinmann sidepull brakes. If you want to ride in town quickly and safely, invest in some better stoppers, perhaps silver Tekto dual pivot calipers.
KoolStop pads and modern cable housings greatly improve any vintage brakeset. Aero levers, if you do not mind the change in appearance, offer a 15% boost in leverage over traditional non-aero designs.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069