Profpointy
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Have recently bought an older bromtpon, which has pretty poor brakes it must be said. Am replacing pads with swisstops and will oil (or replace) the cables and generally fettle, but can't help noticing the calipers and lever seem pretty low-grade items; well, they're a bit shyte to be honest.
So, do I have to buy Bromton calipers, or will standard Shimano or whoever's do instead? Presumably I'd need long drop ones in any case. A pair of brompton ones are something like £70 plus another 30 if I go for the levers as well. And even then I don't think there's a quick release for tyre changes. I guess I could just do the fronts and not bother with levers
Any advice?
So, do I have to buy Bromton calipers, or will standard Shimano or whoever's do instead? Presumably I'd need long drop ones in any case. A pair of brompton ones are something like £70 plus another 30 if I go for the levers as well. And even then I don't think there's a quick release for tyre changes. I guess I could just do the fronts and not bother with levers
Any advice?
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