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While I'm waiting for the frame to come back, I've been assessing the componentry.
The brakes are Raleigh-branded Weinmann CPs, which I have disassembled and started to clean up. Again, more elbow grease required.
I don't have a fond memories of these and a lot of people slag them off for not being that great in the stopping department. But they're for the wife, so there won't be much to stop (compared to me). Anybody have an experiences or views to share?
I'm quite taken with Dia Compe's modern CNC-machined versions though, which look lovely, but are £50 each. So I think I'll fit the Weinmann's rather than splash the cash unnecessarily.