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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
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Bikes: Ridley Helium SLX, Canyon Endurance SL, De Rosa Professional, Eddy Merckx Corsa Extra, Schwinn Paramount (1 painted, 1 chrome), Peugeot PX10, Serotta Nova X, Simoncini Cyclocross Special, Raleigh Roker, Pedal Force CG2 and CX2
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Originally Posted by
Scheherezade
Do you have the ability to use caliper brakes on this bike? I've anecdotally found that canti and v-brakes break down faster in winter than calipers because the pivot mechanisms are below the fenders (and hence get gunked up really easy).
Nope, It's a touring bike frame.
Last winter I tried to use a vintage bike with long-reach caliper brakes. The largest tire I could fit with fenders was a Conti 700x28 and that was tight. The smallest 700c studded tire is a Nokian A10. These are a 700x32 nominal size and are about 30.5mm wide.
I picked this frame since 700x37 and 45mm fenders fit well. The 700x35 studded tires and fenders have good clearance.
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Last edited by Barrettscv; 12-05-11 at 01:20 PM.