tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post6716622870764819632..comments2024-03-27T19:12:49.609-07:00Comments on Midlife Cycling: HP-Turbo: A "Lost" Brake From Weinmann?Justine Valinottihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-65583052548330996222017-02-02T11:06:02.292-08:002017-02-02T11:06:02.292-08:00Dan--I had similar experiences with the Weinmann c...Dan--I had similar experiences with the Weinmann concave rim. It was strong, yes. But for most people, and for anything besides an around-the-world tour with full camping equipment, the MA40s are strong enough, and a good deal lighter. And, as you say, concave rims collect water and dirt. That is more than a cosmetic issue: It could actually lead to corrosion around the eyelets and inside spoke nipples.Justine Valinottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-28332035862113069522017-02-02T10:18:39.044-08:002017-02-02T10:18:39.044-08:00The main problem I remember form the Weinmann conc...The main problem I remember form the Weinmann concaves was that on a wet day, the rain would pool up in the rim and penetrate the spoke holes and generally making a nuisance of itself. You'd always have a small pool of filthy black water sitting there.<br />Much celebration greeted the arrival of my first pair of grey anodised Mavic MA40s.Dan Chambershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18237740729521911772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-9776274054921338692016-10-23T18:59:22.662-07:002016-10-23T18:59:22.662-07:00Carl--Ah, yes, Ross Eurosport. As I recall, it ha...Carl--Ah, yes, Ross Eurosport. As I recall, it had a faux-lugged frame, ashtabula cranks and Shimano Lark or Eagle derailleurs. The first shop in which I worked sold them.<br /><br />Funny that you say that concave rims were the antithesis of aero rims. Visually, they are. And it seems that Weinmann stopped making concave rims right around the time aero rims came out!Justine Valinottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-41922560512629047992016-10-23T18:10:40.607-07:002016-10-23T18:10:40.607-07:00I recall the Weinmann brakes. This brings back fon...I recall the Weinmann brakes. This brings back fond memories from the time I had begun riding. I started out pedalling a Ross Eurosport and noticed the cooler bikes a notch or so up had Weinmann brakes. I recall the concave rims too. I guess they were the antithesis of the later aero rims.Carl Newmeyerhttp://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-newmeyer-8a71811a?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profilenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-42799681218866479202016-10-22T19:34:44.201-07:002016-10-22T19:34:44.201-07:00Phillip--"Speed modulators." Yes, I'...Phillip--"Speed modulators." Yes, I've heard that. In fact, Campagnolo said as much about their brakes--and not just the Deltas.<br /><br />Steve--They were probably the best brakes available in their time. Nothing wrong with them. All they need are modern cables and pads.<br /><br />Wolf--What I just told Steve about Mafacs also applies to Weinmann centerpulls. I tell people that if they get an old bike with Weinmanns (or Mafacs), keep them: modern brakes aren't more effective at stopping.<br /><br />Justine Valinottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10852069587181432102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-20066357572182313852016-10-22T09:54:51.664-07:002016-10-22T09:54:51.664-07:00Huh, I've never seen the Turbos before. Those...Huh, I've never seen the Turbos before. Those look clunky, like something you'd see on a BMX or mtn bike.<br /><br />The Weinmann vainqueurs are such good, no-nonsense brakes. Also, I like how I can take a set that appears to be hopelessly crudded-up and within a half hour can have a mirror shine on 'em and with new pads they will work as good as new. And as common as they were, they're still pretty inexpensive to buy and easy to find.<br /><br />Wolf.N/Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710395292374599493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-34062835575636405912016-10-22T06:20:04.236-07:002016-10-22T06:20:04.236-07:00You're making me miss Mafac brakes...You're making me miss Mafac brakes...Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8908461644259659419.post-1763545501418374052016-10-22T05:48:06.326-07:002016-10-22T05:48:06.326-07:00Weren't the Campy Deltas known tongue in cheek...Weren't the Campy Deltas known tongue in cheek as not really brakes but "speed modulators". The Weinmann brake may have indeed been very good but I think you're on the right track when you suggest it died of homliness. Phillip Cowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553979458131339924noreply@blogger.com