Re: [CR] What are the shortest reach front brakes?

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Date: Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:19:37 +0100
From: "M-gineering" <info@m-gineering.nl>
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Subject: Re: [CR] What are the shortest reach front brakes?


Kirke Campbell wrote:
> The shortest reach brake caliper I know of is the (perhaps off
> topic?) Dia Compe Aero Gran Compe brakes. Super-short reach, and
> would probably work great for a track bike, but the only problem is I
> believe they use a proprietary brake pad.

They do, but I still haven't managed to wear a set out on the fixie. If I do, bodging something to fit with an exactoknife should be fairly straighforward -- mvg

Marten Gerritsen
Kiel Windeweer
Netherlands