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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.

  • 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;

  • That brake is absolute shit, might as well go brakless

  • Great info scolbes. The 559 is what I was originally looking at, but amey's and other's low opinions of them made me doubt. I guess probably worth a crack for £40.

    What frame is that? Soma mixte? Looks ideal.

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