Brake upgrade
#1
Velocommuter Commando
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Brake upgrade
Considering upgrading the brakes on my '80s Schwinn Cruiser from the stock Weimanns to Tekro dual pivots. I'm, just not sure if I should. The Weimanns actually stop pretty good and they look the part, but I know dual pivots work better. Anyone has any thoughts?
#2
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With the style of caliper you have your options may be limited to better pads.
BUT you try these..... But they are spendy at $400 - - - - They are on sale from $700
But this is another option as you have a Springer and it keeps the look
WHile you have to change the front hub you can go for a Brake Drum or go Modern with a disk and be Hydraulic or Mechanical
BUT you try these..... But they are spendy at $400 - - - - They are on sale from $700
But this is another option as you have a Springer and it keeps the look
WHile you have to change the front hub you can go for a Brake Drum or go Modern with a disk and be Hydraulic or Mechanical
#3
Velocommuter Commando
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With the style of caliper you have your options may be limited to better pads.
BUT you try these..... But they are spendy at $400 - - - - They are on sale from $700
But this is another option as you have a Springer and it keeps the look
WHile you have to change the front hub you can go for a Brake Drum or go Modern with a disk and be Hydraulic or Mechanical
BUT you try these..... But they are spendy at $400 - - - - They are on sale from $700
But this is another option as you have a Springer and it keeps the look
WHile you have to change the front hub you can go for a Brake Drum or go Modern with a disk and be Hydraulic or Mechanical
#4
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Tekro makes dual pivot cruiser brakes : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...W1WMD729&psc=1
That said when I was a kid in the. 70s on of my friends had a very similar Schwinn. 5 spd with a springer fork and iirc a drum brake. I really liked the way it looked and that’s what I imagine for yours. On a heavier bike and being a heavier rider I appreciate the stopping power of the V brakes. Better too much than not enough.
#5
Velocommuter Commando
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While I was trying to be light with the first ones I do wonder if these would clear the fenders as the forward arm hangs down a bit lower. In the picture I does look like the rear fender is squished or at least pushed down.
That said when I was a kid in the. 70s on of my friends had a very similar Schwinn. 5 spd with a springer fork and iirc a drum brake. I really liked the way it looked and that’s what I imagine for yours. On a heavier bike and being a heavier rider I appreciate the stopping power of the V brakes. Better too much than not enough.
That said when I was a kid in the. 70s on of my friends had a very similar Schwinn. 5 spd with a springer fork and iirc a drum brake. I really liked the way it looked and that’s what I imagine for yours. On a heavier bike and being a heavier rider I appreciate the stopping power of the V brakes. Better too much than not enough.
Last edited by Sirrus Rider; 01-04-20 at 10:13 PM.
#6
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She started life with the typical tube type fork. I was planning on motorizing her, that why I converted her to a springer but I grew to like riding her as a bicycle. The brakes are sufficient as is, but I know dual pivots are superior for braking power, but I'm afraid of screwing up the classic aesthetic . I know the fenders look weird it the pic, but the brakes clear just fine.
I think it looks good. I was just thinking keeping the aesthetic with a drum brake would give you better and still look good.
#7
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Those Tektros look a little flimsy if you ask me. You won't get better stopping if they flex.
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Are those Weimans more than 10 years old? If so, I'd get some new rubber on there and check the results.
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