long reach brakes for 27" to 700c swap?
02-16-05, 06:51 AM
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long reach brakes for 27" to 700c swap?
I'm getting ready to build a 700c wheelset, for my 27" bike and expect to need long reach brakes. Not to mention that upgrading my fugly old brakes would nice. Nashbar makes a cheap sidepull long reach, but does anyone have a suggestion for a nicer sidepull set that would likely reach?
02-16-05, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by JRS43
I'm getting ready to build a 700c wheelset, for my 27" bike and expect to need long reach brakes. Not to mention that upgrading my fugly old brakes would nice. Nashbar makes a cheap sidepull long reach, but does anyone have a suggestion for a nicer sidepull set that would likely reach?
02-16-05, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by fixie.ninja
I bought the Nashbar long reach brakes, thinking they would work for me. It turns out, they're barely long enough to work with the 27" wheels on the bike right now - and will definitely not work with 700c. You'll have to measure for yourself...from the center of the mounting bolt to the center of the brakepad. Nashbar claims 41mm to 56mm center to center like that, but I have mine adjusted as long as they'll reach, and it's 56mm from the brake bolt to the outter edge of the 27" rim. It's cutting it about as close as it can without the brakepads rubbing on the tire. These brakes won't work with 700c wheels on my frame. I don't recall Nashbar having their actual reach listed when I purchased mine, or else I doubt I would have bought them.
Measure your clearance carefully, they may work for you. I'm still shopping, though.
Measure your clearance carefully, they may work for you. I'm still shopping, though.
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Originally Posted by operator
So is 55-60mm classified as long?
02-16-05, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sydney
Shimanos are 47-57. Tektro pedals single pivots in 47-57,53-57 and 61-78 reach.
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Rivendell has some NOS dia compa center pulls that reach 62-78 mm
https://rivendellbicycles.com/webalog/brakes/15111.html
if you might like to go that route. They'd look right at home if it's an older frame.
https://rivendellbicycles.com/webalog/brakes/15111.html
if you might like to go that route. They'd look right at home if it's an older frame.
