Author Topic: Which brakes? (Read 977 times)

insectbones · « **on:** September 03, 2013, 07:17 AM »

Hey guys, slowly collecting parts for a couple of '80 Motomag builds.....

So which brakes are better, Dia-compe 890 or the Weinmann equivalent?

Ta

not johndub71 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2013, 09:10 AM »

Good one that. Had Weinmanns and they were good. Diacompe prob more inline with a usa built bike.

BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2013, 10:06 AM »

I went with dia compe's and they work fine - also weinmann 974's do a great job

both have the right look

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http://www.vintagemongoose.com/pdfs/mongoose_cat79-80.pdf

pickle · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2013, 10:08 AM »

unless you're using motomags then i'd go with no calipers at all and just have the coaster

MartyC · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2013, 11:06 AM »

What Rob said or a Shimano Tourney caliper and a pre bent brake lever...

insectbones · « **Reply #5 on:** September 03, 2013, 08:26 PM »

Cheers lads, one of them is gonna be a more original build than the other, thanks for your input

BMX1973 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 05, 2013, 08:27 PM »

I would go with a Dia Compe 890. If you decide to run both a coaster and caliper.

insectbones · « **Reply #7 on:** September 06, 2013, 09:58 AM »

Not gonna use a coaster, i can't get on with them....

Devilock · « **Reply #8 on:** September 06, 2013, 10:08 AM »

Not gonna use a coaster, i can't get on with them....

Yes they can be rather arrogant.

insectbones · « **Reply #9 on:** September 06, 2013, 10:09 AM »

bodamus · « **Reply #10 on:** September 06, 2013, 10:14 AM »

I have a NOS black Shimano Tourney rear caliper if your looking for one?

insectbones · « **Reply #11 on:** September 06, 2013, 10:20 AM »

Cheers for the offer, but going with gold Dia-compe calipers.