greg arnold wrote:
>
> Ok - hoping this is not off topic by skirting the CR vintage time span, but
> I would love the definitive word on Delta brakes! (er, speed attenuators)
>
> I have heard there are two generations, and I can identify two different
> styles of parallelogram 'arms' in various pictures.
>
> I've been told the first generation was a smaller size.
>
> I've been told the 'black' cable grommet brakes are the newer ones, but I've
> seen identical looking inner 'works' with both white and black cable
> grommets.
>
> Finally I've seen Croce D'une delta brakes with what looks like a third
> completely different inner mechanism. Amusingly called 'Crotch Dune' by some
> well meaning collector (actually I think that1s a gay hangout on West
> Hampton Beach)
> There is a black pair of these on ebay with a huge $700+ current bid. What's
> up with that?
>
> Anyway I've always liked the look of the c-record gruppo and these brakes,
> but understand that they are heavy, work like poo, and are dangerous to
> boot. Can one of you experts clarify? One more thing - just curious how rare
> the replacement Colbalto brakes are?
>
> Thanks all
>
> Greg Arnold nyc
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