Originally Posted by
Frankfast
The frame badge says Equipie LaZuatite. It's a steel frame advertised as a fixie and I'm trying to use a set of Oval R700 linear pull brakes that I had from a previous build. I wanted a single speed because there are no hills where I'm working and living at the moment. The brakes seem to be short reach and it could be that the fork was meant for a larger wheel. But then again a larger wheel wouldn't fit on the rear. It's possible that the fork and frame are mismatched. I guess I can either replace the fork, replace the brake or just use a rear brake.
Well I'm looking at your brakes (assuming they are A700 not r700) and they are a whacky brake indeed.
http://www.ovalconcepts.com/products...nere=4&idCat=1 Oval indicates that the front brake is designed to fit behind the fork and is not compatible with many bikes. However, the brake has a brake pad reach of 54.5 to 66.0mm !, so I'm wondering if #1 you are trying to mount it correctly (behind the fork) and/or #2 do you trying to mount the front brake with the drop down support?