Despite being 48 years old, my first-generation medium-reach Weinmann Vainqueur 999 centerpulls are more effective than my short-reach Campag. sidepulls. I have the 610 front / 750 rear combination that was popular on English bikes of the same period.
If they were good enough for Adolph Christian in the 1958 TdF, they are good enough for me.
Centerpull brakes are also excellent for those who wish free choice in left-right/front-rear cabling.
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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