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Extra long reach brakes

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  • 14-11-2007 4:21pm
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    Ghost Rider
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    Does anyone know where I can find extra long reach caliper brakes in Dublin?

    As for how long, I'm not too sure, but I think I need 73mm. (The ones I currently have on the bike are old, old, old Weinmann single-pivot calipers that are described as "Type 730", which is what makes me think their reach is 73mm).


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    Itsfixed
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    I don't think there's any such thing as a 73mm front brake, the furthest any road caliper brake will stretch to is 57mm, which are usually labelled 'deep drop' brakes. Standard ones reach up to 47mm i think.


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    Ghost Rider
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    I'm here to tell you that they do exist. Take a look at the Tektro R556 or the Tektro 984 brakes here:

    http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/brake-calipers.html

    Trouble is, Harris don't deliver orders worth less than $100 so I'm wondering if anyone in Dublin stocks them...
    Itsfixed wrote: »
    I don't think there's any such thing as a 73mm front brake, the furthest any road caliper brake will stretch to is 57mm, which are usually labelled 'deep drop' brakes. Standard ones reach up to 47mm i think.


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    Itsfixed
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    OK, my mistake. I doubt you'd find any here, but maybe somewhere in the UK, but i'm sure you've thought of that too.


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    Ghost Rider
    Registered Users Posts: 1,883 ✭✭✭Ghost Rider


    Yeah but I can't find anywhere that sells those Tektro ones. The Weinmann ones I have work; it's just that they're single pivot, so they don't have the power they might.
    Itsfixed wrote: »
    OK, my mistake. I doubt you'd find any here, but maybe somewhere in the UK, but i'm sure you've thought of that too.


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