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Maybe Velo Orange Gran Compe centerpull brakes? Cheaper but still expensive
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Honestly, go for a cantilevers mount if you're getting the frame modified for a wider range of choices, the Paul mount are unique to themselves, and the Compass mount are standard centerpull, but the limit is that the best brakes are the original Mafac, or the Compass, the other (Dia Compe etc.) are lacklustre that a good cantilever is a better option.
Tektro make a great black cantilevers (CR710) with a wide range of adjustment for little money, they can be set up powerfully especially with Koolstop/Swissstop pads.
They're €19.90 on bike24, could be cheaper if you look around.
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Would need to clear a 38c tyre/ 45mm guard.
Failing the canti mount, the Tektro R559 is the best one if you still have brake mount on the frame, they're pretty powerful with different pads, and clear a 45mm mudguard with no problem whatsoever (plus 38mm).
An example with 58mm mudguard and 42mm Grand Bois Hetres build on a frame designed for 700c;
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If boss placement was no object (getting frame altered) what would be the rim brake of choice? Budget probably puts fancy centre-pulls like Paul and Compass out of the running. Would need to clear a 38c tyre/ 45mm guard.
Mini Vs?
Is for a 650b conversion so dual pivots would need to be those mega long drop ones.