puch vbrake
03-12-10, 07:26 AM
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puch vbrake
i replaced the oem fork with a 700 hybrid fork and added the v brakes. the new fork is longer so the steering is slower but good for a road bike. there is also less transmitted vibs due to increased weight, softer material? now i need to find a solution for the rear brake. i can hack saw, wiz wheel, file and drill a horseshoe shaped bracket, but are there threaded studs available i could drill and tap the bracket for. i am thinking 1/4" aluminum to make the bracket with. anyone know where to get the threaded studs?
03-12-10, 09:42 AM
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What's wrong with the rear brake? You're looking to replace it with a V as well?
What kind of brake is it right now? Centerpull caliper, sidepull single pivot, sidepull dual pivot?
If you have calipers now and want to go to canti/v's, you'll need to braze on canti mounts.
What kind of brake is it right now? Centerpull caliper, sidepull single pivot, sidepull dual pivot?
If you have calipers now and want to go to canti/v's, you'll need to braze on canti mounts.
03-12-10, 09:59 AM
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A PUCH-Hybrid conversion. I think I'm in love!! LOL!
More info is needed about your rear-brake wishes. Best of luck! Wow!
More info is needed about your rear-brake wishes. Best of luck! Wow!
03-12-10, 10:40 AM
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just the 1972 oem center pull on the rear right now. the v brake adapter plate from dans comp will not fit my application so i need to cobble together a home made adapter. all i need is to find a source for threaded studs and i am on my way.
03-12-10, 10:52 AM
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Just get a decent dual pivot side pull. That will get rid of the whole sponginess that you get from center pulls. V Brakes are nice, I just don't see what all the trouble is for.
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Honestly,I wouldn't mess with it. It looks like you were able to fit a full fender and decent width tires. You really don't need to upgrade the rear brake to a V,70% of your braking ability is in the front brake. If the rear sucks,I'd say swap the pads or upgrade to a nicer centerpull or long reach caliper. I don't think there's a bolt-on solution for adding canti/V studs,I think welding is the only way to add them.
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i found the studs at jenson usa, now i just need to make the horseshoe,
