Re: [CR]70's/ LLLong-reach calipers

(Example: Racing:Roger de Vlaeminck)

From: "David Snyder" <dddd@pacbell.net>
To: "Classic Rendezvous" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <999070.87048.qm@web82201.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]70's/ LLLong-reach calipers
Date: Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:47:31 -0800
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I've got a pair of Altenberger calipers that go to 85mm and 72mm for front and rear, respectively. These are new but with a good bit of corrosion on parts of the rear caliper from off-bike storage. These are also of sidepull dual-pivot design. $37 shipped for the pair.

David Snyder it's SNOWING in Auburn, CA usa (time to RIDE, my yearly snow-ride)

Jerry Moos wrote:
>
> And, so as to pack as much as possible into one message, anyone know of a
> REALLY long reach On-Topic brakeset? I'm converting a bike from 27" to
> 650B wheels, which requires a brake reach 23 mm longer (630-584)/2 = 23.
> On this frame, the front reach will have to be at least 80 mm. Anyone
> know of a classic brake set that long? Will drop bolts work on classic CP
> brakes? Anyone know a source?