Originally Posted by
waynesulak
One thing for the OP to consider is that some tandem forks built for V-Brakes are not drilled for a caliper brake. I have had Santana that were and a Santana that was not.
I just went back and looked at the pics of his closely, and it may not be! The rubber boot is in the way somewhat, but I think I would see at least some of the hole if it was there.
if he wants to go that way he'll have to check with a competent tandem shop or carbon fiber builder to see if it can be drilled! (Santana themselves would naturally err on the side of caution and say no.)
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