I posted this in Mechanics and it sunk like a hung of lead. So I figured I would try here.

I busted the fork on my Giant OCR Comp. Giant doesn't stock replacement forks for the OCR so I can't get a Giant replacement. So I just bought an aftermarket fork (Ritchey Comp).

I sized the steerer, installed the nut and re-assembled the fork. I then put on the front brake and mounted the tire.

I have 2 issues. The first is pretty self explanatory, the second however worries me.

1. The OCR line comes with long reach calipers. The new fork brake mount is closer to the wheel so the long reach caliper reaches too far. Fine, no biggie I am going to pick up a new front brake.

2. Since situation #1 exists, the brake itself seems too close for my current set of tires (700x25c). The tire actually contacts the brake itself (not the sides but the top of the brake). Am I right in assuming I just won't be able to run a 25c tire anymore?

I didn't research much, as i figured all road forks were pretty much standard. If I have to run a smaller tire that isn't the end of the world. I was due for some new ones anyhow. It just seemed a little odd since 25c doesn't seem that big.

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