Not vintage or French Tourers/Campeurs, Trade/Porteurs, Audax/Randonneurs, Commuters/Town

[grantoury]

I think it is simpler than a spoon brake, like this; (Fongers)

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

His and hers NSU Sportrader's. Very nice pair

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I think it is simpler than a spoon brake, like this; (Fongers)

I thought that was a spoon brake. Am I using the wrong term?

 

[grantoury]

I thought that was a spoon brake. Am I using the wrong term?

I thought a spoon brake was one step more complicated. I may be wrong!

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I thought a spoon brake was one step more complicated. I may be wrong!

What is than on Jan? Looks interesting.

 

[grantoury]

What is than on Jan? Looks interesting.

I picked it off google quickly. Site is no go. According to this piece I was wrong, all brakes that press the tyre are called spoon brakes.

https://www.welovecycling.com/wide/2019/10/09/a-brief-history-of-braking-systems/

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I picked it off google quickly. Site is no go. According to this piece I was wrong, all brakes that press the tyre are called spoon brakes.

https://www.welovecycling.com/wide/2019/10/09/a-brief-history-of-braking-systems/

Can't know everything mate, everyday a schoolday

 

[grantoury]

Can't know everything mate, everyday a schoolday

Indeed.

 

[KermitGKona88]

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His attention to detail is exquisite, Bob have you told Jo about Brian? As you seem to be very much in love with him...

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

His attention to detail is exquisite, Bob have you told Jo about Brian? As you seem to be very much in love with him...

Lots more to come..