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I've hopefully given the paint enough time to harden, and now thinking of buying the last bits (maybe at end of month when I get paid!)
I'd like some help on the front brake. Looking at pics of Criteriums it seems the brake originally was a centre pull cantilever. It uses a bracket on the handlebar stem as part of the brake. Should I try and source this bracket? If so any ideas where? Can't seem to find any on ebay...
Or should I go with a "regular" caliper?
I've measured the brake drop I need and it's 50mm.
The attached pic is one I found showing the original set up.
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