Shimano R600 Long Reach 57mm Dual Pivot Brake set
The above says that the calipers are long reach at 57mm. Where is that measurment taken? From what
point to what point? ALex
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Alex said:
Shimano R600 Long Reach 57mm Dual Pivot Brake set
The above says that the calipers are long reach at 57mm. Where is that measurment taken? From what
point to what point?"Reach" is one of the many bicycle terms explained in my Bicycle Glossary.
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Shimano R600 Long Reach 57mm Dual Pivot Brake set
The above says that the calipers are long reach at 57mm. Where is that measurment taken? From what
point to what point?Center of brake mounting bolt to the center of the brake shoe bolt at the lowest point in the slot
is 57mm. That brake at the highest point of shoe adjustment is 47mm.--
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Thank you!! Alex
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Shimano R600 Long Reach 57mm Dual Pivot Brake set
The above says that the calipers are long reach at 57mm. Where is that measurment taken? From
what point to what point?Center of brake mounting bolt to the center of the brake shoe bolt at the lowest point in the slot
is 57mm. That brake at the highest point of shoe adjustment is 47mm. -
"Center of brake mounting bolt to the center of the brake shoe bolt at the lowest point in the slot
is 57mm. That brake at the highest point of shoe adjustment is 47mm.
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Andrew Muzi yellowjersey.orgyellowjersey.orgOpen ↗ Open every day since 1 April 1971"Sheldon's site uses this to. How would you apply this to "U" brakes? They have no center bolt.
Obvoiusly, Canti's and Linear pulls ("V" brakes) do not apply here. The much I can surmise.
May you have the wind at your back. And a really low gear for the hills! Chris
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the lowest point in the slot is 57mm. That brake at the highest point of shoe adjustment is 47mm.
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Sheldon's site uses this to. How would you apply this to "U" brakes? They have no center bolt.
Obvoiusly, Canti's and Linear pulls ("V" brakes) do not apply here. The much I can surmise.The subject line is "calipers"
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