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Old 07-10-14 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Grand Bois
Doesn't make more sense to look for brakes to fit the wheels instead of wheels to fit the brakes? It will probably be much cheaper.
+1 A lot of vintage frames require medium or long reach brakes. Modern short reach brakes just aren't right for most bikes with 27inch wheels.
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