Originally Posted by
Dean V
There is no reason calliper brakes can't be used for wider rims, they just need to be made with a bit more width and reach.
I think it will become the fashion to have wide rims/tyres as it gets more product sold (wheels, frames etc). The manufacturers will be right behind it
Yep.
The newer SRAM Red brakes were designed to accommodate Firecrest rims, and they even work with 28mm (brake track) Easton EC90 Aero 55 rims, using regular pads. Fit is a bit tight.
You can also get EVO pads from Swisstop and Zipp that are a bit thinner. I used these with Firecrest and regular brake calipers.
I would guess the SRAM Red brakes with EVO type pads would fit 30-32mm rims if you don't mind running pads real close to rims. So that's sort of the current ceiling.