It probably is down to what's considered practical caliper brake clearance, especially on the fork.
If I went custom in the future I'd almost certainly choose discs for this sort of bike.
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It probably is down to what's considered practical caliper brake clearance, especially on the fork.
If I went custom in the future I'd almost certainly choose discs for this sort of bike.