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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What about best aluminum cables?
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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.
New with cables https://www.ebay.com/itm/28399666168...cAAOSwl5JcJkxd
New with cables https://www.ebay.com/itm/28399666168...cAAOSwl5JcJkxd
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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06-14-21, 11:59 AM
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