period correct brakes
08-12-13, 01:50 PM
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period correct brakes
just about finished with this phillips ranger bike. i'm running the benelux derailleurs, front is the suicide shifter. but i'm not sure about the brakes. right now i just threw on an old pair of dia compe 500's. but i'm wondering what would be more correct for this. thanks
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08-12-13, 02:20 PM
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just about finished with this phillips ranger bike. i'm running the benelux derailleurs, front is the suicide shifter. but i'm not sure about the brakes. right now i just threw on an old pair of dia compe 500's. but i'm wondering what would be more correct for this. thanks
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08-12-13, 02:23 PM
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no man thats the after. just kidding. thats the ad picture. i havent taken any pics yet. not till its done. just waiting on a rear derailleur cable stop.
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08-12-13, 02:25 PM
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Hard to go wrong with some GB or MAFAC centerpulls.
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08-12-13, 02:29 PM
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i was thinking center pulls. thanks.
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GB's a rather good, and VERY period. Although I wasn't riding at the time, I believe that GB's glory days were back when the Benelux was still in production.
By the way, you're going to be pleasantly surprised what a nice shifting rear derailleur the Benelux is - within it's limitations, of course.
By the way, you're going to be pleasantly surprised what a nice shifting rear derailleur the Benelux is - within it's limitations, of course.
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08-12-13, 08:19 PM
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i was surprised how smooth both front and rear derailleurs are. the front suicide is very smooth. i was a little concerned because the step down on the rings are further than recommended with the shifter.
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