Paul Neo-Retro Brake Black
Description
The Short Pull Neo-Retro is a wide-profile cantilever brake with a design based on the geometry of the famous Mafac Tandem brake. Where the Neo-Retro differs from its classic heritage is in its modern materials and adjustability.
The arms of the Neo-Retro are machined from lightweight 6061 aluminum. Their T-shaped cross section prevents the brake from flexing too much under load.
The brake pads mount to slots in the arms that allow for vertical positioning. The toe-in and angle can be fine-tuned thanks to the spherical washers on the brake pad threaded posts.
The long arms give the Neo-Retro lots of mechanical advantage and supreme mud clearance. However, for smaller frames and those with panniers, we will often recommend our narrower Touring Canti brake.
Like all of Paul brakes, the Neo-Retro has a sealed pivot mechanism. Rubber seals and a stainless steel bushing keep the brake arms turning smoothly no matter what you’re riding through. The spring tension can be adjusted in both pivots to center the brake and to adjust the strength of the return swing.
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Stock Code:YZBR730039
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Stock Code:PCBR-030PEWTERStock Code:PCBR-030POLISHStock Code:PCBR-030PURPLEStock Code:PCBR-030SILVERStock Code:PCBR-030BLACK
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Stock Code:PCBR-048FMBKORSPStock Code:PCBR-048FMBKSPStock Code:PCBR-048FMPOSPStock Code:PCBR-048FMPUBKSPStock Code:PCBR-048FMPWBKSPStock Code:PCBR-048FMSIORSPStock Code:PCBR-048FMSISP
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