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Old 10-11-12, 08:06 PM
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The Tektros can also pose problems fitting with certain rear racks, in addition to the fender fitting issue.

Originally Posted by Schwinnsta
The other thing about trying to upgrade to a dual pivot caliper is that it won't fit due to shortness of the depression in the stock fender and the added thickness of the dual pivot design. I suppose you could switch out your fenders or customize the stock to make it fit.

My feeling is that the brakes work well enough with Koolstops, if the rims stay dry. One these days I will switch my rims out for aluminum.
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