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08-07-07, 10:04 AM
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quick question
I'm converting my clubman to SS for my girl.. what front brake would work.. i've never ran any..
here is a photo of somebody elses clubman to see the tire clearance..
oh, and if I have a suicide hub do I just screw on a bmx freewheel?
here is a photo of somebody elses clubman to see the tire clearance..
oh, and if I have a suicide hub do I just screw on a bmx freewheel?
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08-07-07, 10:34 AM
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That looks like quite a large reach. You'd best measure it to be sure.
But and old Mafac or Weinmann centerpull should work.
But and old Mafac or Weinmann centerpull should work.
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The term suicide hub doesn't apply if there is a freewheel involved.
If the frame was built to handle 27" wheels, as I suspect it is, you will need to find some long reach calipers because 700c wheels are a tad smaller.
That's a lovely frame BTW. I'm a big fan of the old box-line pinstripes.
If the frame was built to handle 27" wheels, as I suspect it is, you will need to find some long reach calipers because 700c wheels are a tad smaller.
That's a lovely frame BTW. I'm a big fan of the old box-line pinstripes.
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Try the tektro extra long reach, those should work.
If you want something more age specific, Mafac Racers or Competitions, GB sports, CLB should all work.
If you want something more age specific, Mafac Racers or Competitions, GB sports, CLB should all work.
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Sorry, i wasnt specific enough in my post. I'm converting from Fixed(suicide hub) to Single Speed, So I just screw on the bmx freewheel right?
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yep, super easy. You may have to redish the wheel if you are going to run a rear brake.
