[CR] drop bolts, was Re: What are the shortest reach front brakes?

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Date: Fri, 1 Jan 2010 08:31:08 -0500
From: "Harvey Sachs" <hmsachs@verizon.net>
To: <francopedia@yahoo.com>, Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR] drop bolts, was Re: What are the shortest reach front brakes?


Scott Davis wrote: For a track bike, you can get a super short reach by using a Campy drop bolt and flipping it upside down. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Which reminded me: Somewhere I acquired a Weinmann 500 front with a drop bolt. Only one I've ever seen. Works just fine (in its intended orientation) on my Raleigh Competition. Nice idea, Scott, if the crown and headset allow it (washers, etc).

harvey sachs
mcLean va