Mick Butler wrote:
Anybody who rides fixed wheel, tricycle or tandem and who needs a powerful front brake, I have a Altenburger side pull dual pivot front brake in excellent condition $16.00 includes postage. This brake is identical to the GB synchrons and dates from the 1960 to late 70's period. I use these brakes on my fixed wheel bikes and I swear my them for stopping power.
I put a pair of these on a (since sold) early Moulton, and they improved the performance remarkably. In concept, similar to the current dual pivot brakes, but cruder and bigger. But, for places where the center-pull's hanger is not an option, I've found these quite acceptable. I'm now down to my last pair (not for sale), but can try to find others. They were reasonably common at one point on Raleigh (low-end) Record and maybe the GranPrix, too.
harvey sachs mcLean VA
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