What brakes for an early 50's Holdsworth?

[Uncle Monty]

Re:

I have just removed a Simplex Juy which I think is a TDF model. It is supposedly 3/4 speed, although I have to admit I gave up trying to get a smooth change over 4 and fitted a gran sport in the end. The Simplex certainly looks the part if you are interested?
Might go hunting for a set of 68 Campagnolo brakes. I have small hands and I like going fast! Effective brakes is a must.

 

[bagpuss]

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Resilion brakes have superb stopping power ,however they are difficult to fit . You must have the right size for your forks and rear stays .They tend to be expensive as well .

 

[Midlife]

Resilion.........weren't those fiendishly complicated? memory a little faded here so going to have to google

Shaun

 

[sisyphus]

http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/co ... story.html

 

[sisyphus]

I like this: http://www.theracingbicycle.com/James.html

 

[Midlife]

That's them

Blimey they looked complicated to a 14 year old working in a bike shop...........

Shaun