Brake Drop Bolts and Fender Clearance

Could using a brake drop bolt with a modern Campy brake caliper set facilitate use of fenders and a
frame spec'd for "long reach" Shimano calipers?

Thanks. Gary Jacobson

 

Gary Jacobson asked:

> Could using a brake drop bolt with a modern Campy brake caliper set facilitate use of fenders and
> a frame spec'd for "long reach" Shimano calipers?

No, the drop bolt will lower the caliper, thus reducing fender clearance.

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Gary-<< Could using a brake drop bolt with a modern Campy brake caliper set facilitate use of
fenders and a frame spec'd for "long reach" Shimano calipers?

The problem is clearance from the fender to the tire, under the caliper. A drop bolt will lower
the brake caliper, resulting in not much room for a fender. A fork with cantis is the best
solution, IMO-

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