Originally Posted by
sd5782
Thanks on the replies. On taking the cables out of the straddle yoke, I have found that to generally be a major pain, but I do understand.
Yes, wider rims would be a nicer solution too, but I already have the nice looking concaves. The 559s do seem that they will be fine and no new parts would be needed. I guess I was trying to think what would be perfect while cooped up in the winter deep freeze. Those Tektros do seem nicely made and very user friendly to set up. I can understand why they are often recommended. If I ever see a set of 539s at a swap though I will jump on them. Can’t have too many spare parts.
Different calipers are quite different in how hard that is. I find Weinmanns hard with cold hands and much prefer to do it with tools like a screwdriver but the Mafac Racers very easy. Especially so if you can find the straddle cables with the little tab below the free end.