Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - IRO mark V rear breaks?

i was planning on putting together a singlespeed IRO and like the Mark V frame, but on their site it says regarding the mark V pro frame and fork:

"There is no rear brake mount on the bridge"

but in the description for the regular mark V frame and fork it says:

"The frame and fork are drilled for standard road calipers in case you want to add brakes and use it as a single speed."

so i'm wondering if anyone can tell me if there are in fact mounts for a rear break on the regular mark V frame?

thanks

...And that would be the difference between the Mark V and the Mark V Pro.

My Mark V Pro did not come with a rear break, or I would have returned it immediately as a defective product. If your bike comes with a rear break, I would suggest the same.

-brad

strong words, Devolution. aeser wants to go SS, and a r. break--er, brake--is a good idea. in fact, whatever the f.u.c.k. somebody else wants on their bike is a good idea, as long as they want it on, and it's safe. it would be nice to see fixed/track culture be a little less severe with the coolness requirements.

aeser--the Mark V has brazed-on guides on the top tube and has a rear seatstay bridge that's drilled for a r. brake. the Mark V Pro is without these things. enjoy your ride.

strong words, Devolution. aeser wants to go SS, and a r. break--er, brake--is a good idea. in fact, whatever the f.u.c.k. somebody else wants on their bike is a good idea, as long as they want it on, and it's safe. it would be nice to see fixed/track culture be a little less severe with the coolness requirements.


Jeez . . . looks like Devolution was simply saying he wouldn't accept a bike that literally was broken in the rear. Or not.

i spel gud

anyways thanks for the info, it is most appreciated.

Jeez . . . looks like Devolution was simply saying he wouldn't accept a bike that literally was broken in the rear. Or not.
Does anybody else find this misspelling to be the most annoying one of all? I was at a LBS the other day, and on their custom printed sign that detailed prices for regular repairs, it said:

REGULAR TUNE-UP: Lube all bearings, adjust shifters, align breaks

That, on top of crap-tastic service, is why they will get no more business from me.

Does anybody else find this misspelling to be the most annoying one of all?

it's so bad! and it's so common on this site that i am almost becoming immune to it...
to the point where i read devolution's post and didn't get it for a second. reading breaks/brakes is turning me into an idiot.

i'm sorry. i won't let it happen again i promise.

does the same apply to 'tyres' or 'aksing' a question?

'tyres' is the accepted British spelling, I think. :)

my peddles are creeking. eye think eye knead two use sum greece.

rediculous. happens ridiculously frequently.

rediculous. happens ridiculously frequently.

how about recokulous? whats the ratio?

my peddles are creeking. eye think eye knead two use sum greece.
Good lord, the peddling one. Whenever I read "I was peddling down the street... I imagine a prostitute. Or an old-timey salesman, ritter brush man, etc.

'tyres' is the accepted British spelling, I think. :)

It is the accepted non-American spelling, I think. Only you guys write in a baby-simplified way: tire, lite...