Wild idea (CX bike conversion to calipers)
I have a CX bike (BD Motobecane Fantom CX) and I have been contemplating replacing the Tektro Oryx cantis with Nashbar Long Reach Road brakes. My fork and stay both have holes in them that may or may not be of the right diameter. It *looks* like the road brakes would have enough reach for clearing 32c tires with 35mm fenders, but I am unsure if I can mount a fender to the brake bolt in the front.
Why? Mostly reasons of braking action and maintainability.
I am curious as to whether or not this would be a good idea. Feel free to tell me if I am crazy or stupid.
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--Ben
2006 Trek SU100, 2009 Motobecane Fantom CX, 2011 Motobecane Fantom Cross Uno, and a Bakfiets
Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
Non-Bike hardware: MX Linux / BunsenLabs Linux / Raspbian / Mac OS 10.6 / Android 7