snafu21
06-05-08, 05:05 AM
Bored with being cooped up with 'biotics' I window-shppped a pair of Shimano Ultegra calipers for my scoot.
They have a quick release cable which I think will help with tossing the bike into the back of my economy sedan, and 'Ultegra' written on them in black paint which I think will help in posing points at the next folding bike meet. I don't have any problem with the stock calipers, so this is just bicycle greed.
The Hammerhead mounts the front caliper BEHIND the front fork as the suspension takes up room at the front. I guess the Ultegras are going to fit ok, if I swap the pads around and adjust the toe-in?
The rear caliper is a standard fit.
Special offer Ultegras here (http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/12953/Shimano_Ultegra_Dual_Pivot_Calliper_Brakes_Pair_6600): (UK)
They have a quick release cable which I think will help with tossing the bike into the back of my economy sedan, and 'Ultegra' written on them in black paint which I think will help in posing points at the next folding bike meet. I don't have any problem with the stock calipers, so this is just bicycle greed.
The Hammerhead mounts the front caliper BEHIND the front fork as the suspension takes up room at the front. I guess the Ultegras are going to fit ok, if I swap the pads around and adjust the toe-in?
The rear caliper is a standard fit.
Special offer Ultegras here (http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/12953/Shimano_Ultegra_Dual_Pivot_Calliper_Brakes_Pair_6600): (UK)