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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;

  • 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.

  • TBH they're not the most amazing brakes in the world, but they stop me fairly well without resorting to really pulling on the levers.

    Yup, Soma Mixte, traditional frame work best when the tubing haven't been curved (e.g. like those with an hourglass stay).

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