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Pete Biggs
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Of the current ranges of dual pivot front brake calipers, which make allows the pads to be set
the lowest?
Officially, Campag say 42 - 52mm, Shimano: 49mm (centre?), but what about the reality in practice?
Any problem with filing the bottom of the slot a bit? Dangerous?
Do Shimano calipers work well with Campag levers?
I want to fit a good front brake to an old bike with mudguards (fenders) and 27" front wheel. I
reckon a modern Campag caliper would provide the reach for this, but would also like enough reach
for a 700c wheel in future - without resorting to bodges or any CrappyBrand deep-drop types if can
be avoided.
Currently, the bike has a Weinnman centre-pull and I'll soon be fitting Ergo levers. I know the
combination of those two is supposed to be reasonable (levers being more important than calipers and
all that), but would still prefer a modern d/p for the lighter-action and also to get better cable
routing (would be a sharp bend from handlebar to cable hanger otherwise). But still any
comments/ideas on using the centre-pulls in my situation would be appreciated.
note. Drilling the (531) forks should be no problem (hopefully!) to take allen key-type brakes if
necessary.
cheers ~PB
the lowest?
Officially, Campag say 42 - 52mm, Shimano: 49mm (centre?), but what about the reality in practice?
Any problem with filing the bottom of the slot a bit? Dangerous?
Do Shimano calipers work well with Campag levers?
I want to fit a good front brake to an old bike with mudguards (fenders) and 27" front wheel. I
reckon a modern Campag caliper would provide the reach for this, but would also like enough reach
for a 700c wheel in future - without resorting to bodges or any CrappyBrand deep-drop types if can
be avoided.
Currently, the bike has a Weinnman centre-pull and I'll soon be fitting Ergo levers. I know the
combination of those two is supposed to be reasonable (levers being more important than calipers and
all that), but would still prefer a modern d/p for the lighter-action and also to get better cable
routing (would be a sharp bend from handlebar to cable hanger otherwise). But still any
comments/ideas on using the centre-pulls in my situation would be appreciated.
note. Drilling the (531) forks should be no problem (hopefully!) to take allen key-type brakes if
necessary.
cheers ~PB