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Old 07-30-08, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Giro
Plus maybe longer reach brakes. Tektro R556 LINK or similar long reach brake might be needed; once again the late Sheldon Brown's site is the one consult, in this case HERE.
Hey, this page also solved a brake-installation problem I was having with my son's old Peugot. I knew the answer already, but Sheldon tells me exactly with dia drill I need.

Refer to his section: Mounting recessed calipers on older frames
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