Universal 68 reach?
 

I see various info about the reach that was available with Super 68s. At least one post on VeloBase lists 60-75 calipers. Can anyone confirm? I'd consider seeking out a set if that's so. Thanks in advance!

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Sutherland values -

front/short caliper #102:

upper limit 41.0

lower limit 54.0

centre 47.5

rear/long caliper #103:

upper limit 50.0

lower limit 63.0

centre 56.5

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Thank you, sir! That’s what I thought. 75 is a dream.

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:(

even Fratelli Pietra's Extra 51 long caliper would not bail you out

it has a limit of seventy-two


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[MENTION=333224]juvela[/MENTION] 'twas but a fantasy. My Falcon has enormous clearances and Weinmann 750s front and rear. Someone elsewhere mentioned the Super 68s and I got curious. The Weinmanns are fine.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...677e130438.jpg

I have a set that is standard front and long reach rear. Rear brake is 75 mil to bottom of adjustment.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b24bd30b52.jpg

I grabbed a set of 68s out of my big box o’ brakes and I measured 70mm to the bottom of the slot on the rear caliper.

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Oh boy!

It's even in Ernestino's house/team livery. ;)


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Ernsetino, indeed! I repainted it myself to achieve a reasonable fascimile thereof. I acquired it from a fellow forum member who believed it to be a model 76, but after consulting with the VCC marque enthusiast the best estimate is it's a model 90 San Remo Mk II, date uncertain and likely late 60s - early 70s. More photos, guesswork and links are in this thread. A few things have been altered since those were taken. It rides very nicely, seems quite light and looks sharp.