Brake Upgrade
10-22-16 | 04:10 PM
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Brake Upgrade
Guys, I have a 80's Torpado road bike with Universal levers/brakes. I'd like to upgrade to aero brake lever/hoods like the TRP RRL SR and upgrade with dual pivot brakes. What model Campagnolo brake set that would fit this bill?
10-22-16 | 05:23 PM
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Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
I responded on 50+, as well. KoolStop salmon is all you need to know -- find a specific model that fits your calipers and looks good to you.
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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
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
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
10-22-16 | 08:34 PM
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question, would I get better leverage and stopping power with Campagnolo Skeleton Dual Pivot Brakes?
10-22-16 | 09:09 PM
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I can't help on the brake question but I really like those levers. Put them on my 1987 Schwinn Prologue and they work great with the DA 7400 calipers. I like the offset and how easily they are to use while in the hoods with my small hands. Really comfortable hoods and easy to use the brakes from there too.
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10-22-16 | 09:40 PM
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Thats what I'm hoping. Thanks. Going to give them a try. They look good on your bike. beautiful ride.
10-22-16 | 10:53 PM
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Do they have enough reach for your bike? The reach on those brakes is only 49mm. They don't work with many vintage bikes, though by the 80's I think short reach was becoming more common.
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10-22-16 | 11:29 PM
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silver tektro r540. they are basically a copy of campy athena brakes - without the cut out. I have the athena brakes as well so I know- they are actually a stiffer and better brake- and have a lot of room for adjustment and reach. rub off the tektro if it bothers you.
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