Charlesbian

Im looking to put on a front brake on my IRO as its my first fixed gear.

Nashbar only sells the brake in parts, so Im wondering if all these parts match up, and if they will together, build a complete brake (with mounting equipment and all)

https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...0Brake%20Cable
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...0Road%20Brakes
https://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...0Road%20Brakes

ALSO: For the shimano brake levers, what size do i need for a 50cm IRO Mark V frame with 700c wheels?

And if I want to make the brake cable shorter, how do I go about doing it?

mander

You need all that **** plus inner cable. It will work together.

To shorten the brake cable you need to cut the housing and the inner cable. Cutting housing requires a dremel or other special tool but you can cut inner cable with regular cutters.

The 105 calipers oughta work OK with your frame but you could look into its brake reach to be sure. Make sure the levers will clapm on to whatever size bars you're getting.

Charlesbian

i dont have a dremel with me, ill try at it with a hacksaw -_-

for the end part, do I just pinch it off, then pinch it back on? And are the parts I linked the right ones needed?

mander

Have a look at the how-to on Park Tools' site.

refry

are you rockin bullhorns? if so yeah that lever will work if not i would go for a mtb/bmx/cx lever..

LóFarkas

You can cut cable housing with cutting pliers and finish the end w/ a file.
Hacksaw (and file) will also work.