Originally Posted by
frenchbikefan
I have 2 treks and a univega with this same thing, the forks are not replacements. I couldn't tell ya why anyone did this.
That's why I say it's a "transitional" thing... Who knows.
I have a brand new set of standard reach Tiagra calipers (too short for the rear, just right for the front) I'll see how the bolt from the front brake fits, but my guess is that it's not wide enough to adequately fill the hole so it is stable.