I can across a set of modolo sidepulls, vintage guessed at 1980+/- 3 years. The only model name on them is "equipe".
Questions: 1. They do appear well crafted and nicely finished... but will they have any more stopping power or exhibit any ther features (smoothness?) that a pair of Weinmann 605's won't have ?
2. The shoes are Modolo original and seem to be made from a very hard material - are there special in some way or just very old and hard ?
3. The modolo levers appear to take a campy type hood. True? Any pointers to Modole hoods or perhaps something generic to put on them ?
I can across a set of modolo sidepulls, vintage guessed at 1980+/- 3 years. The only model name on them is "equipe".
Questions: 1. They do appear well crafted and nicely finished... but will they have any more stopping power or exhibit any ther features (smoothness?) that a pair of Weinmann 605's won't have ?
2. The shoes are Modolo original and seem to be made from a very hard material - are there special in some way or just very old and hard ?
The original pads on some of the Modolo brakes were made of a "Sintered metallic compound", IIRC. It was a very hard, supposedly very durable material. I can't recall hearing anything about the braking power- but they were comparitively rare brakes.
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3. The modolo levers appear to take a campy type hood. True? Any pointers to Modole hoods or perhaps something generic to put on them ?
Thanks,
I think Modolo had their own "anatomic" hoods- Campy might fit, but they might not work properly. A'me made some aftermarket hoods (in five colors!) for the Modolo levers that you might be able to find, but I'd wonder about their condition- they'd be fifteen years old by now- almost old enough to drive.
I can across a set of modolo sidepulls, vintage guessed at 1980+/- 3 years. The only model name on them is "equipe".
Questions: 1. They do appear well crafted and nicely finished... but will they have any more stopping power or exhibit any ther features (smoothness?) that a pair of Weinmann 605's won't have ?
The "Equipe" model was about mid-range in Modolo's line-up. Although they're not likely to perform noticably differently than the Weinmann, they do have "mojo" factor that is worth considering.
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2. The shoes are Modolo original and seem to be made from a very hard material - are there special in some way or just very old and hard ?
Modolo used a sinterized pad material that is supposed to work better on wet rims than plain pads.
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3. The modolo levers appear to take a campy type hood. True? Any pointers to Modole hoods or perhaps something generic to put on them ?
The levers will accept a Campy hood, and vice-versa. IMHO, the best hood would be a Modolo model #919 "anatomic" hood. You can find them on eBay pretty regularly. Expect to pay US$20-40/pair for them.
they do have "mojo" factor that is worth considering.
Oh yeah... can't discount that :-)
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Modolo used a sinterized pad material that is supposed to work better on wet rims than plain pads.
Kuel.
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The levers will accept a Campy hood, and vice-versa. IMHO, the best hood would be a Modolo model #919 "anatomic" hood. You can find them on eBay pretty regularly. Expect to pay US$20-40/pair for them.
Thanks to both of you guys for your answers. Much appreciated.
A'me hoods will fit either levers. Modolo use to sell their hoods and pad for Campy brakes as well. I'm still riding my Sintered pads from 1981 with Super Record brakes. Obviously, I no longer use them every day, as I ride another bike, but still impressive that they've lasted 24 years without rotting.
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I can across a set of modolo sidepulls, vintage guessed at 1980+/- 3 years. The only model name on them is "equipe".
Questions: 1. They do appear well crafted and nicely finished... but will they have any more stopping power or exhibit any ther features (smoothness?) that a pair of Weinmann 605's won't have ?
2. The shoes are Modolo original and seem to be made from a very hard material - are there special in some way or just very old and hard ?
The original pads on some of the Modolo brakes were made of a "Sintered metallic compound", IIRC. It was a very hard, supposedly very durable material. I can't recall hearing anything about the braking power- but they were comparitively rare brakes.
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3. The modolo levers appear to take a campy type hood. True? Any pointers to Modole hoods or perhaps something generic to put on them ?
Thanks,
I think Modolo had their own "anatomic" hoods- Campy might fit, but they might not work properly. A'me made some aftermarket hoods (in five colors!) for the Modolo levers that you might be able to find, but I'd wonder about their condition- they'd be fifteen years old by now- almost old enough to drive.
I'm still riding my Sintered pads from 1981 with Super Record brakes. Obviously, I no longer use them every day, as I ride an other bike, but still impressive that they've lasted 24 years without rotting.
These pads were said to be very hard on rims. That makes sense, because they were very hard. What was your experience? How many miles, how many rims, in what conditions?
The term Modolo used was "Sinterized", not sintered. It's not clear exactly how they were made, or with what.
Modolo, Campagnolo, Suntour Superbe, and some other hoods were all interchangeable..
I'm still riding my Sintered pads from 1981 with Super Record brakes. Obviously, I no longer use them every day, as I ride an other bike, but still impressive that they've lasted 24 years without rotting.
These pads were said to be very hard on rims. That makes sense, because they were very hard. What was your experience? How many miles, how many rims, in what conditions?
The term Modolo used was "Sinterized", not sintered. It's not clear exactly how they were made, or with what.
Modolo, Campagnolo, Suntour Superbe, and some other hoods were all interchangeable..
Additionally, Signor Modolo was supposedly the guy at Campagnolo who designed the Campagnolo Record sidepull. Modolos were extremely popular for a short period of time. They were also OEM for Mavic and perhaps some other sidepulls.O
"Adamo Modolo founded MODOLO in 1952. In the beginning they were just component suppliers for touring and "every day" bikes. by 1975, Modolo equipped 1 million bikes. They got into the racing business in 1976, when son Domenico joined thecompany and designed the Professional brake..."
The Record sidepull hit the market in '68, when Modolo was supposedly running his own business. If this time line is right, then Modolo probably had nothing to do with the Campy brake. Maybe Muzi knows for sure. -- Jay Beattie.
A'me made some aftermarket hoods (in five > colors!) for the Modolo levers that you might be able to find, but I'd wonder about their condition- they'd be fifteen years old by now-almost old enough to drive.
I'll bet the A'me hoods would be fine. In fact I'm riding a set that is still soft. Whatever A'me made their hoods out of is suprisingly durable.
A'me made some aftermarket hoods (in five > colors!) for the Modolo levers that you might be able to find, but I'd wonder about their condition- they'd be fifteen years old by now-almost old enough to drive.
I'll bet the A'me hoods would be fine. In fact I'm riding a set that is still soft. Whatever A'me made their hoods out of is suprisingly durable.
I've have some Modolo-style A'me hoods on my commuter bike for over 20 years and they're still fine. I wish they were still available for my other bikes with compatible levers.
