[CR]brake reach on older Paramounts, 27" to 700c?

(Example: Framebuilders:Rene Herse)

From: "Rod Kronenberg" <rodk3d@comcast.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
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Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 21:06:17 -0600
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cc: internet-bob@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]brake reach on older Paramounts, 27" to 700c?

Has anyone tried converting an older Paramount touring frame that was made for 27" wheels to 700c? Would some nutted long reach sidepull calipers be long enough?

cheers,
Rod Kroneneberg
Fort Collins, CO