Brakes for a retro fit
10-25-08 | 03:30 PM
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From: Poulsbo Washington
Bikes: Nishiki Saga, Nishiki Olympic
Brakes for a retro fit
Hey I just wanted to let everyone know it they are looking to retro a bike from 27's... size rims that is... to 700's with an external bolt pattern conection stem instead of the recessed bolt... that is using an older frame and wanting to put new brakes on it while updating etc.... well there is the tektro 800A they are extra long reach brakes with the external bolt that is needed.
I got mine at https://www.modernbike.com for $18.00 for the pair...
I am tickled at the price and that we don't have to drill to make the holes larger to get the brakes to work... YEA!!!!
I got mine at https://www.modernbike.com for $18.00 for the pair...
I am tickled at the price and that we don't have to drill to make the holes larger to get the brakes to work... YEA!!!!
10-25-08 | 04:39 PM
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From: Puyallup Washington
Bikes: Motobecane Mirage fixed gear, Nashbar Alpha Road 5000, Bianchi Grizzly, Coppi Fiorelli, , Schwinn Trike, , GT All Terra, Old Peugeot, Nishiki 3 speed, Bugatti, Cannondale Black Lightning, Dura All, Bianchi Touring, Bridgestone T700 & more
Thanks for the link.
If you or anyone else would like to upgrade later to the R556 (the nicer brake)the folowing post is very helpful.
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/465063-long-reach-nutted-brakes-27-700c-conversion.html
If you or anyone else would like to upgrade later to the R556 (the nicer brake)the folowing post is very helpful.
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/465063-long-reach-nutted-brakes-27-700c-conversion.html
10-25-08 | 08:36 PM
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Very cool!
When are we going to see photos?
East Hill
When are we going to see photos?
East Hill
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10-25-08 | 08:56 PM
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From: Poulsbo Washington
Bikes: Nishiki Saga, Nishiki Olympic
photos soon... I am waiting to get the brakes so we can finish the build.... heheheh... but she is looking good... I just picked up the nishiki from getting the bb transfered she is looking good...
10-26-08 | 09:27 AM
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