RetroSteel
11-08-04, 09:33 AM
Tell me if i'm wrong; Is it from the centre hole of the bridge/fork to the centre of the braking surface on the rim?
Bicycle Mechanics - How do I measure 'brake drop'
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Retro Grouch
11-08-04, 09:38 AM
Tell me if i'm wrong; Is it from the centre hole of the bridge/fork to the centre of the braking surface on the rim?
Yeah, but it's the vertical distance so it helps if you have a square or something to help you measure.
Yeah, but it's the vertical distance so it helps if you have a square or something to help you measure.
cascade168
11-08-04, 02:05 PM
Tell me if i'm wrong; Is it from the centre hole of the bridge/fork to the centre of the braking surface on the rim?
Here is an article that discusses brake "reach". I think it's what you are looking for:
http://www.rivendellbicycles.com/html/bikes_brakereach.html
Here is an article that discusses brake "reach". I think it's what you are looking for:
http://www.rivendellbicycles.com/html/bikes_brakereach.html