Brake levers for 26" fork w/ 700c wheels?
06-15-18, 01:34 AM
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Brake levers for 26" fork w/ 700c wheels?
I have a fork with canti mounts for 26" wheels. I am putting a 700c rim wheel on this bike. Are there special extra-long brakes for reaching up to a 700c rim? Folks at my LBS said they existed but there were none in the shop. I couldn't find anything online or on the forums either, mostly because everytime I search "26 inch fork 700c wheels," I get only results for putting 26" wheels on 700c forks! Computers, man...
Any advise on how to proceed? Adapter maybe? special brakes? Thanks
Before anyone tells me to just use 26ers or get a new fork: No. I already have the fork and the wheels, too late!
Any advise on how to proceed? Adapter maybe? special brakes? Thanks
Before anyone tells me to just use 26ers or get a new fork: No. I already have the fork and the wheels, too late!
06-15-18, 03:35 AM
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What kind of tires are you using? Do you have clearance? Fork type?
You may be able to use regular road brake calipers. Perhaps long reach if necessary. There are some vintage MTB calipers that might work.
DISC brake?
There may be some long V-Brake arms. I can't say if they're long enough, but perhaps worth looking at.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/44mm-Extra-...e/221991915213
It looks like your tire size is somewhat limited with these. They would also decrease the strength of the pull somewhat.
You may be able to use regular road brake calipers. Perhaps long reach if necessary. There are some vintage MTB calipers that might work.
DISC brake?
There may be some long V-Brake arms. I can't say if they're long enough, but perhaps worth looking at.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/44mm-Extra-...e/221991915213
It looks like your tire size is somewhat limited with these. They would also decrease the strength of the pull somewhat.
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Here are some ideas:
https://www.google.ro/search?q=adapt...EIKjAA#imgrc=_
In summary:
Horseshoe that provides new canti bosses for 28inch wheels
Extra long v-brakes (with the downside of reducing brake force)
Long reach calipers (like for a road bike, or search for U brake that mount on the bridge/crown hole)
Disc brakes, drum brakes, or any other hub brake that is suitable for the frame (or more easy to convert and adapt)
Moving the bosses by welding.
https://www.google.ro/search?q=adapt...EIKjAA#imgrc=_
In summary:
Horseshoe that provides new canti bosses for 28inch wheels
Extra long v-brakes (with the downside of reducing brake force)
Long reach calipers (like for a road bike, or search for U brake that mount on the bridge/crown hole)
Disc brakes, drum brakes, or any other hub brake that is suitable for the frame (or more easy to convert and adapt)
Moving the bosses by welding.
06-15-18, 04:42 AM
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It looks like PAUL brakes also have a relatively adjustable design.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Paul-Compon...r/112574137553
It might be cheaper to buy a new fork or new wheel.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Paul-Compon...r/112574137553
It might be cheaper to buy a new fork or new wheel.
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The OP needs to move the brake pads up 31.5 mm or about 1-1/4" and I don't know if those Paul brakes adjust that far. Even if they do, the reduced leverage would make them rather ineffective. I agree, it might be cheaper and more efficient for the OP to cut his losses and buy either a new wheel or a new fork.
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You may be too stubborn to make it work with what you have.
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Originally Posted by Andy_Z
I have a fork with canti mounts for 26" wheels. I am putting a 700c rim wheel on this bike. Are there special extra-long brakes for reaching up to a 700c rim? Folks at my LBS said they existed but there were none in the shop. I couldn't find anything online or on the forums either, mostly because everytime I search "26 inch fork 700c wheels," I get only results for putting 26" wheels on 700c forks! Computers, man...
Any advise on how to proceed? Adapter maybe? special brakes? Thanks
Before anyone tells me to just use 26ers or get a new fork: No. I already have the fork and the wheels, too late!
Any advise on how to proceed? Adapter maybe? special brakes? Thanks
Before anyone tells me to just use 26ers or get a new fork: No. I already have the fork and the wheels, too late!
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06-15-18, 05:06 PM
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So... Does the fork have a mounting hole for a caliper brake?
John
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