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Old 14th August 2008   #1
pechacheli
 
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BMX brake callipers on a road bike?

Need a front brake and lever from my build and came across this -

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dia-Compe-MX-9...6.c0.m14.l1318

Anyone used similar on a road fork / 27" wheels?
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Old 14th August 2008   #2
kowalski
Using these on Mrs K's Jopo.

http://www.billys.co.uk/english/grou...d=bcdc-bulldog

Not exactly 105s but serviceable if yer need the reach.
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Old 14th August 2008   #3
pechacheli
 
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ding dong!

I assume these will fit an old Rob Jackson Fork from the 60's/70's??????
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Old 14th August 2008   #4
kowalski
Sorry dude, don't know.

They are pretty massive!

Billys will take them back if they're not suitable.

Only the postage to lose.
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Old 14th August 2008   #5
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Best to ask them what reach they are before you buy.

Speaking from experience. Exactly what I didn't do with the Paul Racer Brake...too feckin long?!
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Old 14th August 2008   #6
kowalski
Or try these

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-S...ting-17651.htm
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Old 14th August 2008   #7
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for 700c wheels? they're great if you want a retro brake that looks and performs like a piece of microwaved llama shit.
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Old 14th August 2008   #8
fred
 
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shimano R550's or tektro prolly your best bet. much cheaper too...
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Old 14th August 2008   #9
pechacheli
 
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Fred - thanks for your advice. The last think I want is llama shit for my only brake!!

I'm looking for something retro though to tie in with the rest of kit on my bike so the Shimano don't really do it...

Can anyone else suggest an alternative??
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Old 14th August 2008   #10
fred
 
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how deep is the drop?
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Old 14th August 2008   #11
pechacheli
 
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around 52mm
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Old 15th August 2008   #12
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ive got both a few sets of weinmann 501 style brakes (available for small monies), and some copy unbranded ones (available for postage)

Im running dia-compe mx levers on my bike currently, but only cos I cant afford proper levers. Looks pretty good, the calipers would be crap on a narrow rim.
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Old 15th August 2008   #13
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dfp - any chance of a pic of the weinmann. only need the front if your happy to sell.

with regards to levers, what would you suggest is a good lever? i would ideally prefer something that is totally chrome or silver to tie in with my bars.
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Old 15th August 2008   #14
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if youve got the cash to splash, you could go paul comp deep drop calliper and lever. 'bout £120 all in, but the absolute business...
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Old 15th August 2008   #15
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I've got a used silver Dirty Harry for sale, the clamp's black tho'... Easy enough to get off with caustic soda... £6?
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Old 15th August 2008   #16
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I've got a used silver Dirty Harry for sale, the clamp's black tho'... Easy enough to get off with caustic soda... £6?
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Old 15th August 2008   #17
pechacheli
 
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fred - that does look the bizzness but a little too expensive at this stage.

Joe - I would be happy to take ya dirty harry off your hands!
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Old 15th August 2008   #18
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Originally Posted by pechacheli View Post
Joe - I would be happy to take ya dirty harry off your hands!
Cool, my number's in the phone numbers thread, gimme a bell... After the track cycling tho'! ;)
I've got a Tektro long reach caliper and cable already attached to it, you can have the lot for a tenner if you like, good enough to get you rolling 'til you find what you need...
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Old 15th August 2008   #19
pechacheli
 
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A tenner it is! speak to you 'after' the track heats indeed!
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Old 19th August 2008   #20
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dual pivot cheap and deeep drop

http://www.billys.co.uk/english/group.php?prod=bcdc-806
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