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I have 2005 Campagnolo Centaur dual pivot calipers. The catalog lists
them as having a 42-52 mm range. I am considering purchasing a new
sport touring frame and have the option of getting one built for short
reach calipers or long reach calipers. Since I already own the Centaur
calipers I would prefer to use them on the new frame. But I also want
to run 25mm or 28mm tires AND fenders on the rear of the bike. Gilles
Berthoud or Honjo fenders. I can't keep fenders on the front wheel due
to my method of hauling the bike in the trunk of the car with the rear
seat folded down and the bars turned 90 degrees. I would have to put
the front fender on at the start of a multi-day ride. Front tire would
be 23mm or 25mm most likely, with or without fenders.
1. How well will dual pivot short reach brake calipers work on a frame
designed for long reach calipers?
2. What is the largest tire a short reach dual pivot caliper (Centaur)
will fit with a fender?
Note I am defining short reach as what is currently sold in brake
calipers, current Record, Chorus, Dura Ace, etc. Short reach being
approximately 40-50mm range. And defining long reach as the newly
marketed calipers designed for larger tires and fenders. Examples
being Shimano BR-R600 and Nashbar/Tektro Long Reach calipers.
them as having a 42-52 mm range. I am considering purchasing a new
sport touring frame and have the option of getting one built for short
reach calipers or long reach calipers. Since I already own the Centaur
calipers I would prefer to use them on the new frame. But I also want
to run 25mm or 28mm tires AND fenders on the rear of the bike. Gilles
Berthoud or Honjo fenders. I can't keep fenders on the front wheel due
to my method of hauling the bike in the trunk of the car with the rear
seat folded down and the bars turned 90 degrees. I would have to put
the front fender on at the start of a multi-day ride. Front tire would
be 23mm or 25mm most likely, with or without fenders.
1. How well will dual pivot short reach brake calipers work on a frame
designed for long reach calipers?
2. What is the largest tire a short reach dual pivot caliper (Centaur)
will fit with a fender?
Note I am defining short reach as what is currently sold in brake
calipers, current Record, Chorus, Dura Ace, etc. Short reach being
approximately 40-50mm range. And defining long reach as the newly
marketed calipers designed for larger tires and fenders. Examples
being Shimano BR-R600 and Nashbar/Tektro Long Reach calipers.