1992 Off-Road Toad (dark green)

[raidan73]

This bike is begging for an M733 (or 735 i am not sure) brake set w/ slr on the meaty levers. It´s too tough for those lightweight dia compes.

How do you mean? Surely the brakes and levers should be perfectly compatible, both being Dia Compe's from the same era?

 

[Prodigal Son]

How do you mean? Surely the brakes and levers should be perfectly compatible, both being Dia Compe's from the same era?

Shimano xt levers are heavy, tough and have SLR action; some kind of cam that leverages the force on the rim. On the trails that the Toad was born, powerfull breaking counts.

 

[shamobius]

Shimano xt levers are heavy, tough and have SLR action; some kind of cam that leverages the force on the rim. On the trails that the Toad was born, powerfull breaking counts.

In some respects, you are correct. However, the Dia-compe SS7 levers, paired with the 987 cantis are a great stopping combo when well set up (always the key for good canti stopping power). Also, the tig welded Toad was intended to be a light weight racing machine and I made a few decisions with that concept in mind. The Dia-Compe setup is nice and light while still giving great braking performance.

 

[Prodigal Son]

In some respects, you are correct. However, the Dia-compe SS7 levers, paired with the 987 cantis are a great stopping combo when well set up (always the key for good canti stopping power). Also, the tig welded Toad was intended to be a light weight racing machine and I made a few decisions with that concept in mind. The Dia-Compe setup is nice and light while still giving great braking performance.

Cool. I always thought of Toads as trail bikes. Didn´t know they had also racing in mind. Btw.. set up on my rider is ss5 levers pulling suntour xc pro cantis; very similar to yours and yes, setting up canti brakes is a lost art.

 

[pw_pw_la]

Went to Keyesville for the first time this year.

Just as a spectator, with the dog.

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Might work up the energy/courage to ride it one year, looks a lot of fun!

 

[shamobius]

Very cool, and you should do it! Most retro geeks walk the 'Snake Pit' anyways, you don't have to risk life and limb to compete. Your photos are from near the starting line of the downhill?