Long drop brake suggestions

Posted on Tue 27th, December 2016

• #1

Shandoom

My frame was built for 27" wheels and I'm using 700c wheels and I need a front brake longer than 57mm.
Which would you suggest?
Tektro R559
Tektro R369
Dia Compe DC806
Longus
Alongha
Or any suggestions you have from experience. I'm not bothered about the pads as I have some SwissStop Black Prince to use.
Thanks and have a healthy happy 2017
• #2

Scilly.Suffolk

You're using carbon rims in a frame for 27" wheels?
• #3

Shandoom in reply to @Scilly.Suffolk

Oops I meant flash pro pads on Campagnolo Eurus 20 wheels. I've stupidly tried yellow SwissStop and changed them before I lost my front teeth.
• #4

ugosantalucia

I had a frame built for 27 inch wheels and the Tektro are not long enough... matter of a couple of mm... you can probably file the slot until the pad matches the rim track, but I couldn't be bothered.
• #5

¡apesta!

My wife's bike uses the DC806 (on a similar 27"->700c) and she really likes them. I use the BRS202 (also 57-75mm) and also rate it highly. The only real difference between the two is a quick release. Personally, I'd try to find a second hand BRS202 and then replace the pads.
• #6

Shandoom

Thanks for the info, I'm going to post on wanted for a BRS202.

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