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Looks great, especially like the vintage hubs on new rims combo 👌 how’s the braking performance, based on a brief experience vintage, levers / callipers would concern me on a daily commute?
Lampman-
Its a GB Hiduminiun front brake only- this one is fine if set up well and the lever has the correct adjuster. Also because it's fixed gear I can stop/slow down when required which helps control speed in traffic nicely I find. Obviously it doesn't stop as well as modern dual pivot callipers so you have to ride accordingly, but I find it alright in this setup at least
jeff80
The cotter pins were fitted after a long day so I didn't take much notice as to the direction other than opposite each other, but as you say, I've never noticed much difference as I have fitted both ways in the past. I hadn't realised about the toe straps ,but that would explain why I always find tightening them when riding such a faff. Been doing it wrong all these years! I chickened out on the tubs, and thought I'd try these 'Hutchinson Fusion 5' tyres in black and brown/tan. Fitted to modern 700c rims build on old Airlite hubs by the ever excellent Arkane Wheelworks. Not sure about the look of the tyres, but a good solid vintage looking wheel set. -We'll see how the tyres hold up on a daily summertime commute