Tektro R730 long reach brakes

Howdy,

I am looking at a 2008 Giant OCR A1 that has Tektro R730 long reach brakes on it. Decent brakes? I would prefer to put Shimano calipers on the bike and I am wondering what kind of problem, if any, the "long reach" aspect of the brakes will present if I decide to switch them out?

Thanks,

Rob

 

My understanding is that long reach (57mm) brakes need to be used when the bike has a lot of clearance between the tyre and fork bridge. You might find that the short-reach (47mm) brakes won't allow for the pad to reach the wheel rim. Shimano does make a long reach caliper (I have them on one of my bikes).

 

May I ask what model number the Shimano long reach caliper is?

 

BR-R650 (these are the model I have). Ultegra quality.

http://www.totalcycling.com/index.php/product/parts_accessories/brake_calipers_road/BR_R650.html?action=currency&id=USD

 

Thank you very much! You have been a great help!