golfer007

I have a Tektro long reach front and lever laying around and want to put in on my girl friends Schwin Varsity. I had to drill out my Nishiki for it to fit. Should I expect to drill out her Varsity? Is a long reach even the right setup for her bike? She has the original 27's on it right now.

Thanks for the advice even though my question is probably stupid,
Free

[Mr.B]

I had to drill for my world sport. So I would probably be ready to drill hers.

golfer007

OK do you happen to know what size bit to use? I had a mechanic do mine for me but its not that hard lol...just didnt trust myself the first time! Will the long reach work with a 27"wheel? Should right?

[Mr.B]

oh yeah with a 27" wheel it should work great

golfer007

Alright great thanks Mr. B. I thought so..just move the pad up and bam!!! Were golden!! Anyone happen to know what size of bit to drill out with?

europa

It's usually the only one you don't have or the one that's blunt

Richard
and no, I don't know the right size, but I would suggest buying a new bit for the job, just to make sure it's properly sharp.

[Mr.B]

I dont remember what size bit I used man. Sorry.

golfer007

Its all good. I will just ask the mechanic who drilled out mine for me. Thanks for all the help guys.

Waychel

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_ra-e.html

look up "Recessed"

sp00ki

Just a quick tip:
To figure out what kind of brake you need, measure from the center of the brake hole to the middle of the rim's braking surface.
long reach is usually 47-57mm; extra long reach is 55-73mm.
anything less is a regular road brake; anything more is ridiculous.

tgscordv6

Instead of drilling, just get a Keirin brake kit.

https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...h=188_482_1209

Geordi Laforge

dont listen to that guy.