SunTour CB-4100, Superbe Pro Long Reach
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Category:  Brakes
Name:  SunTour CB-4100, Superbe Pro Long Reach
Brand:  SunTour
Primary Group:  Superbe Pro
Model:  CB-4100
Years:  1984 - 1986
Country:  Japan
Weight:  342 grams (avg)
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Added By: JFischer on 06/11/09
Updated By: Don Buska on 12/09/17
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SunTour CB-4100, Superbe Pro Long Reach
Design Category Single PivotCable AdjusterYes
Quick Release YesAttachment Bolt TypeRecessed Allen Key
Cable Attachment Bolt4mm Allen KeyFront of Arm MarkingsSuperbe
Back of Arm MarkingsJapan 4700Reach CategoryStandard Reach
Min Reach47mmMax Reach57mm
General Information
These are the "Standard" reach version of the brake calipers.  CB-3600 is the "short" reach version.
Later model with "hidden" springs.  SSP calipers were all marked Superbe, not Superbe Pro.
When the brakes were paired with levers, the set took on model numbers CB-3000 and CB-2000 depending on lever and brake combinations.

NOTE:  If they are engraved 4000 on the back side they are short reach.  If they engraved 4700 on the back side they are long reach (CB-4000/4100 w/Levers)                  Basically the number is the low-end reach in mm x 100.

The Attachment bolt was available in a cone (or domed) shaped 10mm wrench style or with the addition of the recessed Allen key option as shown above.
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Component VariationsView Detailed List  Manage Variations
Variations of Component exist (Component is 1 of 2)BrandGroup
SunTour CB-3600, Superbe Pro Short ReachSunTourSuperbe Pro
Component Groups
Primary Group NameBrandQuick InfoBrowse Group Components
Superbe ProSunTour1981 - 1994, Road RaceView 48 Components
Details:   Suntour's Superbe Pro competition components are the very best bicycle components you can buy. Their simple and elegant styling, outstanding quality in materials and finish, extremely precise design and manufacturing tolerances and race-proven efficiency assure optimum performance and looks for any custom frame.
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SunTour (Maeda)

SunTour derailleurs have a two-letter date code. On rear derailleurs the code is stamped on the back side of the inner parallel arm. On front derailleurs it is stamped on the back side of the inner cage.

The first letter represents the year. Larry Osborn and I believe O (Oh) is 1972, V is 1979 and A is 1984. As with Shimano, the second letter is the month code, where A is January and L is December.

SunTour Year Code

N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
 
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992

SunTour Month Code

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

The earliest Suntour derailleur I have found with a code is marked OF. A rear derailleur marked OD (corresponding to April of 72) was reported by Leighton Walter. I have a bike that dates from between 1970 to 1972 that has the original SunTour derailleurs. These derailleurs do not have date codes on them, so I believe the coding started sometime between 1970 and April of 1972.

(source: vintage-trek.com)

 
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WeightSourceNotesAdded By
346 GramsUnknown JFischer
338 GramsSpec MGTS
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