27" Wheels on a Steel Frame to a Rad Fixed Gear?
04-20-14, 08:44 PM
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Where the hell did you find a girlfriend who suggests converting to a front disk brake to mitigate the brake problem. That's totally what I would do if you need a new wheel.
either way, marry her.
either way, marry her.
04-20-14, 09:46 PM
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That's actually fairly poor thinking. The modern dual pivot brakes are much, much better than any previous offering and Tektro make very good brakes at very good prices that are readily available. Even without the change in wheel size, you are better off changing to dual pivot brakes. That's not saying the rest of your thinking is wrong, I'm just commenting on the brake issue.
04-21-14, 05:38 AM
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I have to wonder how much of that improvement is just feel. Modern brake setups feel firm but I honestly can't say I've ever had trouble with a single pivot weinmann 500.
04-21-14, 01:10 PM
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She suggested it to make a really unique and interesting fixed gear, I just didn't want to deal with it now. Maybe in the future when my funds increase, Ill slip a disc brake on the front and do the 700c switch over.
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06-12-14, 09:39 AM
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The results:
I've since wrapped the handlebars with white cork tape
I've since wrapped the handlebars with white cork tape
06-12-14, 11:06 AM
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I like the crankset. 
Glad you didn't repaint the frame.
Why not both brake levers? At a minimum, the available hand positions and grip would be symmetric.
The disc brake is not a good idea. You'll need to replace/buy the front wheel (hub and rotor), the fork (meant for disc loading and mounting), the brake caliper (let's say mechanical caliper), and the brake lever (in all likelihood, but I can't confirm from experience between road levers and mechanical disc levers). For what, exactly?
Glad you didn't repaint the frame.
Why not both brake levers? At a minimum, the available hand positions and grip would be symmetric.
The disc brake is not a good idea. You'll need to replace/buy the front wheel (hub and rotor), the fork (meant for disc loading and mounting), the brake caliper (let's say mechanical caliper), and the brake lever (in all likelihood, but I can't confirm from experience between road levers and mechanical disc levers). For what, exactly?
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