Originally Posted by
rgvg
Does this brake look funny? The pad is almost at the end of its arm in the brake there. The further I insert the pad into the brake then the more inward the brake will pivot. This is a 700c wheel, and it's not a touring rim (Mavic Open Sport). I was told the frame was for 700c and it came without the brake. I'm wondering maybe was this meant to be 27"? 1989 Kuwahara Caravan. 89 seems to be a bit late in the game for a touring bike with 27" wheels no?
Maybe intended for a wider rim profile...? Though it would likely only be a few mms.
I agree that 27” was largely on the way out before this bike came out.
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