Re: [CR]Determining Brake Reach

(Example: Framebuilding)

From: <NortonMarg@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 15:38:18 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Determining Brake Reach
To: teaat4p@yahoo.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 11/9/03 10:49:30 AM Pacific Standard Time, teaat4p@yahoo.com writes:
> You see where I am going with this inquiry - how to measure a stripped out
> frame and fork to determine type of brake.
>

In that case, put in a wheel with the diameter rim you want to use, a 2 to 3" bolt or piece of metal the same diameter as the brake mounting bolt inserted in the hole, and a tape measure should get you there with reasonable accuracy. You can probably figure out a measurement from the drop out to the brake hole, that will get you close, but that method has it's own set of inaccuracies.
Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA