Old 07-21-11, 01:09 PM
  #1  
shnibop 
Senior Member
 
shnibop's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 829
Mentioned: 32 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 53 Post(s)
Liked 48 Times in 22 Posts
Brake options besides calipers... Drums, disk, others?

I'm looking to convert a 27" wheeled frame to 650b, for comfy city cruising and grocery getting. I'd prefer something to have the vintage look, but I won't rule anything out just yet. I want run a large (IMO) 42mm tire and fenders, I don't believe my MAFAC Racers will reach. Plus I'm just curious, what other options are out there besides traditional caliper brakes?

Please post your setups, be descriptive of hub type/brand, rim type/size/brand, tire type/size/brand and the type of braking system (drum/disk/other).

I love zaphod beeblebrox's setup, definitely the look I'm going for:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...r-650B-Finally!

shnibop is offline