Originally Posted by
oldukbkr
Like a couple of other comments above, I’m a bit concerned at metal fatigue from bending the post. You might consider replacing the brakes with side pull calipers, thereby taking the posts out of the equation. But you’d need to check there is room to fit them around rack and fenders and make sure you get long enough drop to reach the rim.
I had considered this. I will keep an eye on it for now, thank you for the reminder. The bike is probably older than me and will most likely still be here after me!