I want to buy the Surly Pacer steel fork for my Trek 1500 road bike so I can put front racks on it for my tour this summer. They say that it's not compatible with all road brakes. I finally figured out what the heck long reach calipers are, but now I'm still not sure if it'll fit. It only says long reach calipers are recommended. I have a stock Trek 1500 and i measured the reach to be 4.5 cm.
http://www.speedgoat.com/product.asp?part=45807&cat=160&brand=245
I'va called my bike shop, but they aren't sure, and I've made a few inquries, but I thought I'd throw it out there.
If the calipers on my bike aren't long enough, can i just get longer caliper brakes? Does that mean I need new wheels? I'm not exactly sure how one affects the other.
Any information would be really helpful, as tour start date is rapidly approaching!!
Thanks guys!
Diana
www.crazygirlonabike.com
http://www.speedgoat.com/product.asp?part=45807&cat=160&brand=245
I'va called my bike shop, but they aren't sure, and I've made a few inquries, but I thought I'd throw it out there.
If the calipers on my bike aren't long enough, can i just get longer caliper brakes? Does that mean I need new wheels? I'm not exactly sure how one affects the other.
Any information would be really helpful, as tour start date is rapidly approaching!!
Thanks guys!
Diana
www.crazygirlonabike.com