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Old 09-18-24 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by almico8
I bought a set of old Dura-Ace brake calipers to possible replace the Dia-Compe Aero Gran Compes on there now.

These are the brakes I bought for $20 on eBay. They even look more appropriate to the vintage.

Nice calipers, original Dura Ace. I have a set and they are actually about a decade older than your Raleigh and its parts. Those AGCs are more "period correct" if that's the kind of thing that appeals to you.
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