Rod Kronenberg wrote:
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>I'm looking for some NOS or like new, normal/long reach, recessed
>mount calipers.
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>I'm open as to brand. I'd highly prefer NOS Superbe Pro, but Campy
>and all others considered. These are going on a new frame though, so
>they have to be nice.
"Normal reach" these days is 39-49 mm. Some people who are more familiar with older bikes than current models use the term "normal reach" to mean something else, generally 47-57 mm.
Since "normal reach" has two contradictory meanings, it has become, in effect a _meaningless_ term. Using it only causes confusion.
In discussing brake reach, adjectives are basically useless. Much better to use actual numbers.
If you're looking to buy brakes, measure the reach on your frame and post _that_ information.
If you're unclear on reach measurement, see:
http://sheldonbrown.com/
I've recently added some pretty good photos there, showing how to measure reach.
Sheldon "Numbers Are More Useful Than Adjectives" Brown
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