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Bikes: 70 Atala Record Proffesional, 00 Lemond, 08 Kestrel Evoke, 96 Colnago Master Olympic, 01 Colnago Ovalmaster, 76 Raleigh Gran Sport, 03 Fuji World, 86 Paramount, 90 Miyata CF, 09 Ritchey Breakaway CX, Bianchi Trofeo, 12 OutRiderUSA HyperLite
Originally Posted by MajorA
I have an Italvega frame which was originally fitted with 27" wheels; I'm building it up into a Frankenbike beater using all of the leftover stuff i have around. The 700c wheelset which I'd like to put on it results is some serious brake fitting issues. The circa '72 Campy Record set I have, and the '85 Shimano 600 set too, just don't reach that far ... it's close in the front, and nowhere close in the back. I'm thinking I may have to go centerpull, even though I'm loathe to buy even more parts for this one, but oh well. Any suggestions on which brands/models are known for that extra-long reach? Thanks.
NYCBikes.com has the same center pull front brake that I have on my 73 Raleigh. The front brake with lever and cable is $15. These are old style side pulls for $5 that look like they have a long reach:
http://www.nycbikes.com/item.php?item_id=370
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