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Best replacement for Weinmann Symetric singlet pivot brakes (self.xbiking)

submitted 2 years ago by steel_is_real to c/xbiking

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Dear community,

do you have a go to replacement part for Weinmann Symetric single-pivot brakes? Problem is, modern rim brakes don't fit the mount or are not available with long enough legs for my old city bike frames.

Do you just try got get canti-compatible frames instead?

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Tektro R559 are modern dual pivots that are long enough and come in a nutted version. For something vintage, a Weinmann or Dia-Compe 750 centerpull brakes will be stronger than single pivot brakes, but require cable hangers.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

You can get “nutted” versions of many dual-pivot center-mount calipers for pre-recessed-nut framesets.

If you’re good with tools, drilling the back half of the fork crown to clear the shank of a recessed nut is an easy and worthwhile task if you’re wanting to open up your options for the more important of the two calipers and/or use a Sheldon Nut for fenders.