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Old 08-22-13 | 02:15 PM
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Bikes: 72 Cilo Pacer, 72 Gitane GT, 72 Peugeot PX10, 73 Speedwell Ti,l, 75 Peugeot PR-10L, 80 Colnago Super, 81 Zinn, 85 ALAN Cross, 85 De Rosa Pro, 86 Look 753, 86 Look KG86, 89 Parkpre Team, 90 Parkpre Team MTB, 90 Merlin

Interesting DIY drop-bolt

I was perusing some auctions, and came across this (drewed) Olmo SS. (Not interested, just looking.) But what caught my eye was the drop-bolt for the rear brake. It looks to be a DIY job, if I'm not mistaken. I remember someone else here fashioned their own drop-bolt as well but couldn't find that thread. Seeing how scarce and expensive the genuine Campagnolo drop-bolts are, I'm surprised we don't see these improvised drop-bolts more often, rather than replacing with long-reach calipers. Anyone else make or seen a DIY drop-bolt? Do you think the one pictured below would work or would this be likely to swing side to side? Discuss...

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