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Old 08-27-25 | 12:45 PM
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From: Putney, London UK

Bikes: 1982 Holdsworth Avanti (531), 1961 Holdsworth Cyclone, 1953 Holdsworth Whirlwind

Originally Posted by 79pmooney
You have the brakes. Now just get the toe-in and pads worked out. Properly adjusted, the Racers can stop reasonably quietly but when you really squeeze, every pedestrian with a block will hear you loud and clear. I used to set up my workhorse to do that when I lived in Boston. I'd have fun with cars. If one pulled something on me, I'd hit the front brake hard. When every pedestrian's head had turned, I'd point to the car. Now the driver also hears the brake screech. He looks up. And guess what? Everybody is looking at him! (Drive slinks off like a guilty pet.)
Yep, been there and found a fix.
I made my own Rene Herse toe-in washers: Mafac Racer Toe-in

I got some GB Coureur 66 for the Cyclone and moved the Mafac Racer to my 'new' Whirlwind as they are more period for 1953.
I've got to say the Coureur 66 are very good and better than Mafac racer (same KoolStop salmon pads).

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