In praise of modern dual pivots.
05-09-23, 09:13 PM
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In praise of modern dual pivots.
I was riding my 650b Raleigh professional today on pavement in downtown Peoria IL. Riding about 14-15mph when a car crossed the road directly in front of me. I have tektro 559 brakes with tourist style levers. I nailed the brakes and both of my smooth gravel kings slid as I came
to an almost immediate stop. I'm a believer. I test brakes but never panic test. I just missed getting hit or hitting that car. The only reason I missed was really excellent brakes.
to an almost immediate stop. I'm a believer. I test brakes but never panic test. I just missed getting hit or hitting that car. The only reason I missed was really excellent brakes.
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05-09-23, 09:40 PM
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I was riding my 650b Raleigh professional today on pavement in downtown Peoria IL. Riding about 14-15mph when a car crossed the road directly in front of me. I have tektro 559 brakes with tourist style levers. I nailed the brakes and both of my smooth gravel kings slid as I came
to an almost immediate stop. I'm a believer. I test brakes but never panic test. I just missed getting hit or hitting that car. The only reason I missed was really excellent brakes.
to an almost immediate stop. I'm a believer. I test brakes but never panic test. I just missed getting hit or hitting that car. The only reason I missed was really excellent brakes.
Your bike knows it's gorgeous and wasn't about to get itself messed up so it assisted you in stopping 😁
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I have dual pivots on my Pro as well. From that elite brand known as "Nashbar", but they do work much better than the Dia-Compes I had on it during my racing days.
Before anyone asks, I bought my Professional 40 years ago as a bare frame and fork - all the original Nuovo Record components had been harvested long before by a prior possessor.
Before anyone asks, I bought my Professional 40 years ago as a bare frame and fork - all the original Nuovo Record components had been harvested long before by a prior possessor.
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I have dual pivots on my Pro as well. From that elite brand known as "Nashbar", but they do work much better than the Dia-Compes I had on it during my racing days.
Before anyone asks, I bought my Professional 40 years ago as a bare frame and fork - all the original Nuovo Record components had been harvested long before by a prior possessor.
Before anyone asks, I bought my Professional 40 years ago as a bare frame and fork - all the original Nuovo Record components had been harvested long before by a prior possessor.
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