@corwin1968- If you want to experiment and have fun with your project, then go for it. Don't listen to the naysayers, it's your time and money, sometimes thinking outside the box is the best way to learn. Sure it might be a disaster, so what, only you can decide that. As for the bulldog brake being the worst ever as Surreal said, that may be true. The bulldog however, is not the same design as the Tektro. The Tektro is a dual pivot design, where the bulldog is a single pivot. The cost to try the Tekto is low (~$30), the challenges are not difficult to overcome, and they are well rated on Amazon. If you decide to go that route, just make sure that you get the brake with the proper reach for the bike. There is a longer reach brake available also:http://www.niagaracycle.com/categori...8-116mm-silver. Good luck and keep us posted. Mike