Best steel brakes?
06-13-21, 05:02 AM
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It's a bit of an oxymoron. I'd have to go with Raleigh calipers from the 50's. The steel was stronger and if set-up correctly, they can stop on a dime.
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Are you talking about brake calipers made out of steel or brakes for on steel bikes?
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Originally Posted by Bianchigirll
Are you talking about brake calipers made out of steel or brakes for on steel bikes?
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What about best aluminum cables?
06-13-21, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by clubman
It's a bit of an oxymoron. I'd have to go with Raleigh calipers from the 50's. The steel was stronger and if set-up correctly, they can stop on a dime.
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Part of their success are their strong return spring and the unusual design which does away with any thrust washer. They'd probably do well with some narrow brass spacers, come to think of it.
FYI, the parts, frames, and just about from that seller in Greece differ from Nottingham production. I'm by no means convinced they're 1950's production. The clamps are the type that came out in the 1960's, and the Sir Walter stamping - never seen on the original 1950's calipers - is a sign of the TI-era.
Whichever plant made those kept making the soldered-end calipers into the TI-era. From the look of the levers, the TI markings, and the lack of the matte brightwork, I'd say mid/late-1960s.
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Why use steel calipers, especially long-armed steel calipers?
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Originally Posted by Bad Lag
Why use steel calipers, especially long-armed steel calipers?
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Originally Posted by oneclick
It's a theme thing.
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Originally Posted by SurferRosa
Steel rims? Steel seatpost? Steel bars? Steel crankset? Steel hubs? Gas pipe frame? We talkin' a fifty pounder?
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Originally Posted by cudak888
Sounds good to me. They're quite ideal trainers if you've been off the pedals for too long
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Originally Posted by oneclick
Actually, weight is (always) a thing to avoid, but some in this case will be unavoidable. The theme is bling, and the particular colour of *chrome* bling.
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