Clamp-on brake for undrilled forks?

Freshtripe do these as well
http://www.freshtripe.co.uk/Freshtripe/Shiny%20Bits.html

fraid i can't help on the review side tho :-)

New forks maybe?

I have a dia-compe brs 101 clamp on my track bike, it's a bit ugly but does the job fine. Also I think freshtripe also do just the clamp-mount bit, which is useful (and cheaper) if you already have a brake to attach it to (the dia compe one I think come with both the clamp and a brake).

Mine came from njsframes.blogspot man, already fully assembled (I hear they're a bitch to fit) so I just had to whack mine on my forks and away I went (or not, in fact, my bike just sat there for various other reasons for ages to be honest). If I'd had to assemble the clampmount and brake together myself I would probably not be as positive about the experience, but if you get one that doesn't come ready assembled then I am sure there are people on here that have experience of fitting/twiddling.

Hmm... they are ugly though aren't they? I'd prefer to get a silver clamp rather than a black one, but you're right that its cheaper just to buy the clamp and use it with stuff I already have.
Still, I didn't notice that your's looked particularly bad, Vic.
Just looked at njsframes.blogspot. Yikes! They have lots of nice stuff.
None of which I actually need, or can afford!

Still, I didn't notice that your's looked particularly bad, Vic.

It's not on my Raleigh (yellow, pink, blue), it's on my track bike (red, GT style, never ridden). So you won't have seen it! I will tell the Raleigh you think its brake is not particularly ugly, haha :D

I have one.....
for sale probably.

Billys do the dia compe set in silver for ...
http://www.billys.co.uk/english/productresults.php?dept=51&group=B&PHPSESSID=apnel36j31dn3577jfh6876nc3

Just noticed it was a rear. Sorry

If it's for sale I'll have it, tell me how much. Brick lane bikes have them on order but the delivery is not til May, and I want to go to Brighton on 12th. April.

Good to see you on the forum Paul.

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loving the name

according to the logged posts and time of joining it is indeed the mighty 50/14 himself....

Gonna be in Japan mid April, can you buy clamp on brake their? Or will they think me a wuss?
Gonna try visit a couple of places kalavinka and Sexon while i am there.

Kalavinka have their own version i think.

when you're there ( at Kalavinka) buy as much as you can, and sell it when you get back (they are selling white tyres for 12 for example.

With thanks to Build: (again)

PUNCH CYCLE Google maps
1-5-10 Kaminari-mon, Taito-ku, Tokyo.
TEL 03-3841-5080
Open 18:00-23:00 (Tue to Fri), 13:00-21:00 (Sat,Sun)

If your looking for a Keirin frame in Tokyo, then this should be number 1 on your list. No new skool fancy hipster stuff. Just a shop for ex Keirin gear. All the brands can be found here. Nagasawa, Level, Samson, Bridgestone etc. All frames were 56 and under. Frames are always coming and going, pure luck as to which ones you will find there on the day. Good place to go on a weekday night. a lot of fixedgear bike guys meetup, drink in front of the store and stuff. Don't forget to take your shoes off upstairs, Japan style. Go there!!

JAN Google maps
6-2-1 Horikiri, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo.
TEL 03-3604-1019
Open 12:00-20:00 (Closed on Tue)

A bit out of town. Again frame sizes all seem to around 55 or under. There wasn't much in the way of frames on my last visit. Pure luck as to what he will have. The JAN crew always come to the shop near close hours. so you might want to meet up with them if you're looking for someone to ride with. The JAN crew really kicks it on their bikes. especially "hakushaku", check his wheelies out while you're in tokyo.

CARNIVAL Google maps
J-SIX BLDGS 2F. 6-23-11 Jinguu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.
TEL 03-5485-8581
Open 13:00-21:00

If your looking for NJS frames, this is not the shop for you. They are above WBASE in Shibuya. They stock mostly high end European frames, as Keirin bikes are a common site in Tokyo. Kinda opposite from the U.K & U.S were Keirin bikes are pretty much all the rave. Carnival also offers their limited edition blue Nitto Bar and Stem as well as special colorway Carnival x Grand Compe Hubs and Rims in 3 special Carnival colorways. They also have some Carnival branded T-shirts etc.

DEPOT CYCLE & RECYCLE Google maps
2-32-5 Ichikawa, Ichikawa-si, Chiba.
TEL 047-322-2210
Open 12:00-20:00 (Sat 11:00-19:00)

Really nice guys. Again a bit out of town, and pure chance as to what frames they will have. They are a small shop, but did have a few 3 Rensho's hanging of the walls when I last visited. always has interesting bike parts. They are also the main distributor of reload bags in japan.

KALAVINKA Google maps
1-16-21 Meguro-honmachi, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
TEL: 03-3710-1435
Open 13:30-18:30 (Sat 10:00-17:30, Closed on Sun)

Need I say more. NJS builder Kalavinka's workshop. They also have some parts for sale.

**Updated 11/07

Sexon Super Peace Google maps
New store 01/11/07
22-5 Kamiizumi Cho Tokyo Shibuya Ku
Tel 03-3485-5506
OPEN 12:30 - 20:30

Very central and easy to find. Most frames were Vivalo's when I was there. Lots of bling bling coloured anodized parts locks etc.

Blue Lug Google maps
New Store 03/11/07
1-58-7 Down town Shibuya Ku
Tel: 03-6662-5042
Open from 14:00 - 22:00

Up near Shinjuku. Lots of nice bling bling parts/bags/rims etc. Not a place to come if your looking for a frame.

Cheers fella, looking forward to getting the frame and starting the build.
Gonna try load up on bit out there, but only taking hand luggage? Still can load up on small items, just hope I get time to visit these places, can't see the whole awards do taking all day!

If you're going by virgin- they allow bikes on as a piece of luggage for nothing.
Hand luggage only= 2 bikes!

Eyebrows: do you still have the clamp on thingy for sale?

Vic: I hope I haven't hurt the Raleigh's feelings. I think the Raleigh is lovely

Nah, Lufhansa to Munich then Tokyo.
All paid for though, so more spending money for me...

yeah- its £45 if anyone wants it.

yeah- its £45 if anyone wants it.

just for the clamp? Or is that the caliper as well?

I'd like it for the Brighton run, but if not can I borrow it for the 12th.?

Not in london till the 13th of april.
price is everything, including brake cable.
for 5 extra i'll chuck in the goldfinger lever.

I'd like it for the Brighton run, but if not can I borrow it for the 12th.?

you'll be riding your road bike or i'm coming with a drill to make an adjustment to your front forks ;p

anyone?

yes pleese. Me!

yes pleese. Me!

aawww, poor julio wasn't getting noticed :( . pick-up your game eyebrows :p