I posted a few weeks ago about an all chrome Lygie frame I was given and am now almost finished on the build, just waiting on brake levers now.
Today my brakes arrived in the post but not knowing anything about road bikes prior to this build I didn't check whether I needed allen key fitting or the older nutted fitting. As you can guess the brakes I bought are new campagnolo ones with an allen key fitting and the frame needs the older nutted type.
So I have been told I have 2 options - either drill out the frame and forks to take the brakes I have or try and track down some older style brakes to fit the frame. I'm going to run the bike as a SS so need front and back braking capabilities.
What would you guys recommend doing?
If you think I should drill it out then can I do this myself or can you recommend somewhere in london I can get it done by a pro?
If I can get the drilling done for not too much cash then that makes sense as I already have a good set of brakes here and it saves me trying to find some older style ones that will fit.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated and as soon as the bike is finished I'll get some pictures up to show you all.
I posted a few weeks ago about an all chrome Lygie frame I was given and am now almost finished on the build, just waiting on brake levers now.
Today my brakes arrived in the post but not knowing anything about road bikes prior to this build I didn't check whether I needed allen key fitting or the older nutted fitting. As you can guess the brakes I bought are new campagnolo ones with an allen key fitting and the frame needs the older nutted type.
So I have been told I have 2 options - either drill out the frame and forks to take the brakes I have or try and track down some older style brakes to fit the frame. I'm going to run the bike as a SS so need front and back braking capabilities.
What would you guys recommend doing?
If you think I should drill it out then can I do this myself or can you recommend somewhere in london I can get it done by a pro?
If I can get the drilling done for not too much cash then that makes sense as I already have a good set of brakes here and it saves me trying to find some older style ones that will fit.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated and as soon as the bike is finished I'll get some pictures up to show you all.