{"product_id":"paul-neo-retro-cantilever-brakeset-black-front-rear-pair-exc","title":"Paul Neo-Retro Cantilever Brakeset: Black - Front\/Rear Pair (EXC+)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThese were modeled after the revered vintage Mafac Tandem cantilever. CLICK HERE for Moon Unit cable carriers (which are not included here)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eFrom the manufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLike all of our 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Neo-Retro stands out with its stopping power, high adjustability, low easy maintenance, and classic looks. The brakes come with their pivots pre-greased and with all necessary mounting hardware. (Moon Units sold separately)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eExcellent or better lightly used shape.  Mostly the only scratches are from the spring housing plates.  One of the springs is bent up a bit which could likely be repaired, or they're only \u003ca title=\"Paul brake springs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paulcomp.com\/shop\/service-parts\/brake-parts\/rim-brake-springs-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e$9 for a pair\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMSRP: $266 \/ pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Paul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53338970718348,"sku":"12059","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/5144\/9740\/files\/vintage_bike_parts_components_mtb_road_17101__69700.1652218785.1280.1280.jpg?v=1791228654","url":"https:\/\/swooncycles.com\/products\/paul-neo-retro-cantilever-brakeset-black-front-rear-pair-exc","provider":"Swoon Cycles (Bike ReCyclery)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}