Shimano Cantilever MTB Bike BRAKES Vintage Old School Mountain Cruiser Bicycle
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About this product
This is a set of Shimano Cantilever MTB Bike Brakes, available for both front and rear installation. Designed for vintage mountain and cruiser bicycles, these are an old-school component suitable for 26-inch wheels. Constructed from alloy/aluminum and finished in silver, they offer a classic aesthetic and functional replacement or upgrade for bikes from the 1980s and early 1990s, compatible with many retro models.
Our take
For anyone restoring an old-school mountain or cruiser bike, these Shimano Cantilever brakes are definitely worth a look. The fact that they're a 'Set (Front & Rear)' simplifies the buying process, ensuring you get what you need for a complete overhaul. They're explicitly marked as 'Vintage' and compatible with '26" wheel' bikes, which is crucial for getting the right fit on older frames. The 'Alloy Aluminum' construction is a plus for durability and weight. At under $40, they're an accessible way to maintain or re-capture that authentic retro feel, perfect for a specific niche of bike enthusiasts.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Front & Rear set for convenience
- Vintage Shimano cantilever design
- Alloy/aluminum construction
- Compatible with 26-inch wheels
Cons
- Specific to older, vintage bike types
- Limited to cantilever brake systems
Specifications
- Your Choice Set ( Front & Rear )
- Ibis Mongoose
- Gary Fisher Yeti
- Old School BMX
- Old School
- Schwinn Homegrown
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- Cantilever
- Brakes
- Vintage
- Yes
- Wicked
- Fat Chance
- Mountain
- Bike
- Suntour
- XC
- 1992
- 1993
- XTR
- XT
- Specialized
- Trek
- Brake
- Lever
- Klunker
- Clunker
- Altus
- BR-CT91
- wheel
- 26"
- Color
- Silver
- 1990
- 1991
- Alloy
- Aluminum
- GT
- Proflex
- Brand
- Shimano
- Cruiser
- Bicycle
- 1986
- 1987
- Fat City
- Cycles
- Type
- Cantilever Brakes
- 1984
- 1985
- Tom
- Richey
- Cross Country
- X Country
- Model
- BR-CT91
- Kool Stop
- Brake Pads
- MTB
- BMX
- For Bike Type
- Mountain Bike
- Shimano
- Brakes
