Clamp-on brake for undrilled forks?

well ... but I wanted an own thread =] !

Got this one yesterday - Promax "Keirin Brake". Looks the same as the others and the clamps are quality - two sets of rubberised rings for the round and aero forks.

I think it was the last one from Hubjub, because now they advertise black and silver Cobra brakes.

http://eastendimages.tumblr.com/post/1440205448/clamp-on-promax-keirin-brake-for-undrilled

Hey guys, bit unrelated but i can't make a thread. Just wondered if anyone knew of a decent road brake with a drop greater than 49mm, i'm stuck. Cheers.

I bought a very nice set of black Tektro dual pivot ones from the forum. These are long reach and very well made.

http://www.fatbirds.co.uk/detail.asp/sku=upgr-TK-R538/Tektro_R538_Road_Brakes_Deep_Drop

Sorry to drag this up again, I have taken a gamble and bought from Hubjub some Cobra clamp-on brakes in silver, with circular and oval clamps, complete with cable and lever.

Seemd a good buy for £49, has anyone had any experiences of these versus the Dia-Compe model?

Why do you want opinion when you already brought the Cobra? isn't that defeating the point?

edscoble[/U];1885656]Why do you want opinion when you already brought the Cobra? isn't that defeating the point?

I know, I know, I'm just hoping I have made the right decision after I hit the buy button...yeah horse before cart and all that lark :-)

It looks to be a bit more robust than the Dia-Compe version, although that's not saying much. Not sure I'd want to rely on a clamp on brake as my main one though, it's ideal for throwing on your track bike to ride to and from the velodrome but the braking performance it offers lacks a lot for regular use.

Thanks, I intend to use the bike on the track and the occasional nostalgic TT where I don't hope to be braking at all, so it should suffice, I have a Giant Omnium that I will use for training rides.

It sounds like it's perfect for your needs then. Let us know what you think of it.

I use my dia compe clamp on as my everyday brake on my fort track and have never had any problems with it. Braking power seems fine, granted it's not a disc brake but safe enough. I do tend to skid a lot though

Hmm, just hoping that I ain't going to regret not going the Dia-Compe route.

I'll report when I get it on the road, price was good considering it included the lever, cables and multiple brackets.

Has anyone used one of these clamps for the rear?

I'd be using it to get myself and the bike to the track and don't want to clamp anything to the carbon forks, and I won't do 85" breakless.

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product.asp?pf_id=20984&src=froogle

i don't think anyone answered this, but maybe thats cos no one has the rear versions,

has anyone used the rear version, the plates held with one bolt don't seem as sturdy as the the front dule clamp job, but i reckon they might look less bulky/stuck on then the front versions

anyone got any thoughts?

second question, why would i have a brake hole at the wrong angle anyway? unless i've made some rookie mistake with that queston

Has anyone see anything like this currently available in the UK - or to import.

http://tklog.net/archives/2860

The Dia Compe brake is a little bit like a piece of scaffolding.

Someone had one on here the other day but sold it to a guy with a Mercx for about 60 quid I think... But yeah, great idea. Don't get it twisted though, I know they look shitty but the clamp on is still a solid brake.

^^ thats quite neat solution, unless..

Lol. True true. just been taking a look, I think you need a tire clearance at least 5mm.

Ok, I need a clamp on... whats available and from where atm?
Cheers!

Ok, I need a clamp on... whats available and from where atm?
Cheers!

The Kimoris are available but they are only suitable on the front for NJS (steel round) fork blades and the rear for old school (again NJS) small diamter steel. The Dia-Compes are widely available for both front and rear. There are 3 different front clamps available: round, oval and aero for, resp., Steel NJS, old style road and aero (including some carbon) forks. The aero version does, however, not support flat aero forks--- its around 30mm long.

The Dia-Compe rear fits pretty much anything that has uses seat-strays--- no mono-stays--- and has enough room (the vast majority of frames). Its just two metal plates with a hole. The Keirin riders all use these since they are simple, cheap, fast to mount and work well. They are also well suited to DIY efforts with some alu extrusion rests (people have even made them out of old alu rims).

With a fixed gear the rear brake has much more of a function than with a freewheel bicycle. The rear brake can help control.

Would the dia comp clamp on brakes fit this fork? With and aero adapter clamp?

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Still looking for clamp on brake?

Anyone tried to use clamp on canti mounts like these?

http://www.cyclesolutions.co.uk/p43426/identiti-rebate-rim-brake-adaptor

I realise the diameter of these might be too big for track forks. I might try and find an alternative or make some.

anyone know where I can get one of these badboys? Very wary of using Velodrome shop

Hubjub, no? They always were the go to place.

SJS cycles has them too