Rim brakes: Classics to be preserved for future generations.
Modern bicycles mostly feature disc brakes, but rim brakes still have a strong following.
There are many reasons why people prefer rim brakes, such as a simpler wheel area, lighter weight, and easier maintenance.
Among the various rim brakes available, the 【PAUL MINIMOTO】 can be considered a complete design.
PAUL MINIMOTO
Silver: 29,150 yen (tax included)
Black: 29,150 yen (tax included)
Polished: 34,650 yen (tax included)
PAUL's MINIMOTO brakes are manufactured in Chico, California, USA.
Rim brakes are often seen as an old-fashioned style from a previous generation, but that's not the case at all.
What makes PAUL's MINIMOTO stand out among rim brakes is how it achieves the essential elements of a brake at a high level.
That is, "overwhelming braking power," a "simple structure" that makes it durable, and "excellent maintainability" for easy adjustment.
It even offers "functionality" such as easy wheel removal and attachment, and simple adjustment of cable pull.
I believe it's one of those masterpiece parts that should be preserved for generations to come.
Now, let me introduce the specific points that make Paul's Minimotos excellent.
First, I want to emphasize its 【overwhelming braking power】.
While rim brakes are often compared to disc brakes, they offer comparable braking power even in bad weather.
Before disc brakes became mainstream, cyclocross riders who rode on rough terrain overwhelmingly favored them, with everyone eagerly installing them.
It's also a recommended item for touring bikes with heavy loads. Of course, Ikeda uses them too.
This is evident from the fact that it has won the "Best Rim Brake Award" multiple times from Cyclocross Magazine abroad.
If you think "rim brakes don't work well...", try these brakes first.
Next is its 【excellent maintainability】.
MINIMOTO can be easily disassembled into individual small parts.
This allows for thorough cleaning of every detail.
Since each part is available as a replacement, even if a part breaks, you can repair it with minimal cost.
It can also be called a sustainable part that can be used indefinitely by repairing it.
And then there's its 【excellent functionality】.
The brake arms have a simple structure that allows for easy release, which is very convenient for attaching and detaching wheels.
Furthermore, it also features a wire adjuster function, allowing for easy adjustment of the cable pull to your preference.
The spring tension (the force that opens the brake) of the brake body can also be finely adjusted, which affects how light the brake lever feels when squeezed.
It can be adjusted steplessly with a 15mm wrench, allowing for customization to your liking.
Rear rack installation is also easy.
Due to their design, V-brakes can sometimes interfere with the stays of a rear rack, preventing installation.
MiniMoto brakes, with their outward-opening brake arms, allow many rear racks to be installed without issues.
Rim brakes are by no means an outdated product, and they will likely remain a reliable standard bicycle brake.
Now, enjoy your ride with PAUL's MINIMOTO!