Brake modification for bent
I have an Optima Baron that I am converting to 700c (to take advantage of my race wheels). Does anyone have a suggestion on how to modify a brake system to allow the 26" brake bosses to work properly with a 27" wheel? I am not worried about the front, as I will be changing the fork...
If I can't find a good system, I guess I will go 650c all around, but it would not be my first choice. Happy riding! |
Are there any brakes available, that are made for this purpose?
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I cannot fit a 700c wheel on my Baron - the brake bridge is too close. Are you saying that your brake bridge will allow it? Obviously, disc brakes completely eliminate that issue, but your race wheels probably aren't disc-compatible. :(
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Originally Posted by BlazingPedals
I cannot fit a 700c wheel on my Baron - the brake bridge is too close.
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Originally Posted by jeff-o
Are there any brakes available, that are made for this purpose?
With Paul Motolite Z brakes you can move the pads up and down the brake arm, but I don't know if they can go from 26" to 700c. http://webcyclery.com/product.php?pr...cat=285&page=1 |
Check out Paul Moto BMX brakes, they are just like the Motolite Zs but with a wider range of adjustment.
http://www.paulcomp.com/motobmx.html |
Originally Posted by BlazingPedals
I cannot fit a 700c wheel on my Baron - the brake bridge is too close. Are you saying that your brake bridge will allow it? Obviously, disc brakes completely eliminate that issue, but your race wheels probably aren't disc-compatible. :(
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700c on a Lynxx
The Lynxx does not suffer from the same limitation with the brake boss as the Baron. It is set up for v-brakes, and there is ample clearance for a 700c wheel, as I have had one on in the trainer with no problems at all...
I have checked the fit in light of how much higher the bike will be with the 700c wheels... it is going to be a bit of a stretch, but I am using it for highway miles, so I am not forseeing a problem... provided I can get the brake system to work. I had though of discs as well, but that rules out my 6500 wheels... Thanks for the help. the Paul Motolite BMX brakes look EXACTLY like what I need... thanks! Jorin ps. I will post pictures when I am done... |
No problem. I might upgrade my highracer to 700c too. Niagara Cycle Works has them for $104 + shipping.
http://www.niagaracycleworks.com/pro...BMX-V-Type.htm |
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