Long Reach Brake Caliper Question
01-14-17, 12:10 PM
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Long Reach Brake Caliper Question
I have a Wabi Classic frame and I was wondering if anyone could tell me if I can use long reach brake calipers with this frame. The brakes I'm looking at are TRP RG597 with a reach of 47-57mm. I'm not sure if a frame designed for standard reach brakes can use long reach calipers.
01-14-17, 12:19 PM
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Why don't you ask Wabi directly ? I'm sure they can tell you whether this will work or not.
01-14-17, 12:53 PM
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01-14-17, 02:36 PM
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Since you have the frame, why not just measure?
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You can certainly mount them on the frame. Question is whether they'll give you the reach you need for your wheels, which as mentioned above, you can determine by measuring.
01-14-17, 03:10 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
No need for long reach. I just built up a Wabi Special for a customer and Tektro R540 calipers (which have a reach of 39-51mm) worked perfectly on the front & rear.
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