brakes on a crosscheck?
09-05-07 | 04:30 PM
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From: Madtown, Wisco
brakes on a crosscheck?
i'm converting my crosscheck to ss/fixie (flip flop rear), and i've been wondering about frames w/canti brakes. if i take off the brakes, it will look like **** b/c of the big stops, or whatever they are called where the brake mounts. don't get the idea that i am too concerned about looks, but i think i'm gonna keep both brakes on to avoid the ugly mounts (then i could also use a freewheel). any ideas for a clean look and no brakes/front brake only?
09-05-07 | 04:38 PM
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crotchety young dude
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From: SF, CA
Bikes: IRO Angus; Casati Gold Line; Redline 925; '72 Schwinn Olympic Paramount
Whatever you do, don't hack 'em off. If you're gonna run it fixed off-road, the rear brake will be very nice to have. Take it from someone who rides fixed off-road with just a front brake.
09-05-07 | 05:18 PM
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Davis CA
Bikes: Surly Cross-Check, '85 Giant road bike (unrecogizable fixed-gear conversion
There are a lot more reasons to run a crosscheck singlespeed, even if you normally run fixed. Like if you ever want to race singlespeed cyclocross. Or go offroad where there are hills.
09-05-07 | 08:37 PM
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jerk store
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Boston
Bikes: '80s Chimo Garbage fixed 36/14, Centurion fixed 42/17
Leave both, dude. I'm getting in on that group buy because I want some canti bosses and cable guides, as my bike has none. Why throw away something so useful?
If you want clean lines, buy a track bike.
If you want clean lines, buy a track bike.
