Jem
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Post by Jem on Jun 27, 2020 14:49:11 GMT
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Post by franco on Jul 2, 2020 18:55:27 GMT
Now sold. Looks in good condition too.
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Jem
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Post by Jem on Jul 2, 2020 23:00:16 GMT
Not sure if there is a name for the way the rear brakes are anchored on the frame like that, but in my experience it is really efficient and stable. A great design
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Post by franco on Jul 3, 2020 9:17:19 GMT
From what I’ve read about Mixte bikes the rear brake works great when the cable is in line like on that Viscount model but not so good when the caliper is fitted on the seat stays and the the cable loops up to it.
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Post by cusqueno on Jul 3, 2020 13:18:20 GMT
I have a Viscount Corsair Wayfarer (seriously) mixte. It has the other brake arrangement, with a brake bridge in the 'normal' position on the seat stays. This means that the cable makes an almost 180 degree bend around a pulley before activating the brake. For a long time the rear brake was almost useless, until I replaced the cable and outer and lubricated the pulley. I also replaced the Tourney centre pull with a Dura Ace one (rare first gen item). The brake is now pretty effective. (Not sure what difference the DA component makes but I feel a lot better about it.) I can see how the other position for the brake would be much better, but I don't think the geometry of this frame leaves enough room in that position to put a brake bridge. Still, worth thinking about ...  Au_mixte_Rbrake1 by ShouldbeCusquenobutF**krwontletmeintomyproperaccou, on Flickr |
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Post by franco on Jul 3, 2020 19:02:45 GMT
That’s quite a bizarre set up cusqueno! The angle looks really tight, even more than the gear pulley wheel on old 3 Speeds, good that you solved the problem.
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Jem
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Post by Jem on Jul 4, 2020 18:24:13 GMT
I love the ingenuity of that solution. Bravo!
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