Weinmann cantis are they any good?

[jctc]

Are these from the 60's have some 70s mafacs but don't really rate them,looking to try some out

[vjosullivan]

I have them on my 1984 Horizon. I've never had a problem braking with them. Setting them close to the wheel is a bit fiddly though as they're not the world's best at keeping their alignment.

[rjb]

Do you mean ones like these - as original equipment on Dawes Tandems of the early 90's. They were very good but became difficult to obtain replacement brake shoes. However you can now fit V brake blocks to them and they are easier to set up adjust than the equivelant shimano ones.

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[jctc]

i'm referring to much older weinmann's as you would find on cyclocross bikes from the 60s and 70s