Brake modification for bent

[Jorin]

I have an Optima Baron that I am converting to 700c (to take advantage of my race wheels). Does anyone have a suggestion on how to modify a brake system to allow the 26" brake bosses to work properly with a 27" wheel? I am not worried about the front, as I will be changing the fork...

If I can't find a good system, I guess I will go 650c all around, but it would not be my first choice.

Happy riding!

[jeff-o]

Are there any brakes available, that are made for this purpose?

[BlazingPedals]

I cannot fit a 700c wheel on my Baron - the brake bridge is too close. Are you saying that your brake bridge will allow it? Obviously, disc brakes completely eliminate that issue, but your race wheels probably aren't disc-compatible. :(

[Trsnrtr]

I cannot fit a 700c wheel on my Baron - the brake bridge is too close.

Same here. I do run a 650C wheel in the back with a Shimano 600 brake.

[Recumbomatic]

Are there any brakes available, that are made for this purpose?


With Paul Motolite Z brakes you can move the pads up and down the brake arm, but I don't know if they can go from 26" to 700c.

http://webcyclery.com/product.php?productid=16383&cat=285&page=1

[Recumbomatic]

Check out Paul Moto BMX brakes, they are just like the Motolite Zs but with a wider range of adjustment.

http://www.paulcomp.com/motobmx.html

[BlazingPedals]

I cannot fit a 700c wheel on my Baron - the brake bridge is too close. Are you saying that your brake bridge will allow it? Obviously, disc brakes completely eliminate that issue, but your race wheels probably aren't disc-compatible. :(

I should amend what I wrote. discs will eliminate the problem of locating the brakes, but if the bridge is so close that you can't fit the wheel, then you're SOL. I recommend using 650c if you're going to try big wheels. If the experiment is a flop, you can at least keep the 650C on the rear.

[Jorin]

The Lynxx does not suffer from the same limitation with the brake boss as the Baron. It is set up for v-brakes, and there is ample clearance for a 700c wheel, as I have had one on in the trainer with no problems at all...

I have checked the fit in light of how much higher the bike will be with the 700c wheels... it is going to be a bit of a stretch, but I am using it for highway miles, so I am not forseeing a problem... provided I can get the brake system to work. I had though of discs as well, but that rules out my 6500 wheels...

Thanks for the help. the Paul Motolite BMX brakes look EXACTLY like what I need... thanks!
Jorin
ps. I will post pictures when I am done...

[Recumbomatic]

No problem. I might upgrade my highracer to 700c too. Niagara Cycle Works has them for $104 + shipping.

http://www.niagaracycleworks.com/product/B000C15LXI/Merchant/search/paul/Paul-Component-Moto-BMX-V-Type.htm

[Recumbomatic]

I think these would work too:

http://cgi.ebay.com/BMX-Bike-Brakes-Alloy-CNC-Lever-Cable-Telfon-FMF-Racing_W0QQitemZ170089737942QQcategoryZ48841QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem