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10-14-04, 06:27 PM

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I have a Trek reynolds 531 frame that is a nice old bike, however it is stuck with nutted, brakes, front and rear. As a result, brake choices are limited at best. I would like to have bosses added for the Paul Mafac Racer replica brakes that I have been coveting for awhile. I am, however, unsure of where I could get the bosses added at. Has anyone had a similar frame modification done? If so, where at, how much did you pay, and were you pleased with the results?

Thanks

For $70 you can get Shimano A-550 47-57mm Dual-Pivot calipers from Harris Cyclery. Maybe cheaper elsewhere. They come both nutted and recessed mount. It's a heck of a lot less trouble than welding new bosses.

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