Originally Posted by
KOBE
The S-12s originally came with 27" wheels, I am surprised the long reach brakes even made it to the rim with 650b wheels.
Originally I had converted my 27" wheels to 700c in order to more easily fit fenders. The irony is that I'm now riding without fenders. I was definitely surprised the long reach brakes fit, but they were pushed to the limit, which is why they didn't work so well.