Where can I buy old style long caliper brakes ...

huret
huret Posts: 62
edited December 2011 in Workshop
... not allen key bolt. It's to fit a cherished 70's frame with mudguards.
I've found a few 57mm calipers on the market, but they're all allen key bolts. :(
Savoie between the Glandon and the Madeleine.

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Try wanted on Retrobike - plenty of Modolos out there for little money - just gave a spare pair away I'm afraid.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • west green
    west green Posts: 134
    Tektro R538? (SJS Cycles), and Alongha extra long drop 57-75mm, just google and you'll find them
  • west green
    west green Posts: 134
    sorry that should say Alhonga, also Acor brakes which come up on ebay fairly easily. If you prefer vintage then Weinmann 605's? also on ebay a lot
  • huret
    huret Posts: 62
    Thanks guys.
    Doh' I never thought of Ebay.

    Edit - The SJS ones I want are 'out of stock', and nothing on Ebay at the moment ... unbelievable :(
    Savoie between the Glandon and the Madeleine.
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,321
    With a bit of patience...

    I found a set of weinman 730 for a tenner on Ebay... how long do you need them to be?
    left the forum March 2023
  • huret
    huret Posts: 62
    Front 55mm, back 60mm.
    I think I've sourced a pair, telephoning tomorrow ...
    Thanks.
    Savoie between the Glandon and the Madeleine.
  • andrew_s
    andrew_s Posts: 2,511
    http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php ... 0s100p1410

    Tektro R556 55-73mm
    (better than the Alhonga)
  • huret
    huret Posts: 62
    Yes that's the measurements I want.
    I think I've sourced these elesewhere, but good to have a back-up supplier ... and good outlet for future touring stuff :)
    Savoie between the Glandon and the Madeleine.

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