Originally Posted by
Andrew R Stewart
I've cut down the length of pads to clear fork blades before. But I don't suggest that to others. Now when I build a frame I add a extending sleeve to the canti bosses so the stand off the blade at a greater height. Here's a couple of shots. Andy.
As braking force tends to push the posts apart, and those posts being lengthened,
adding a booster arch on the end over the brake, would seem advisable.
Yea Cyclocross race mechanics cut down long-tail pads, in the past, but now you just buy them as such..