Old 07-10-10, 06:50 PM
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Do you really need that much reach? Older high quality frames normally use what used to be called standard reach (and are now called long reach) with a reach of typically 47 to 57 mm while current short reach brakes typically adjust from 37 -47 mm. Those extra long reach calipers you mention may be too long.
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