Wanted: Front Caliper Brake for Old 531 Fork

Posted on Sun 19th, June 2011

• #1

Roops

Hi guys,

I'm after a front silver/chrome caliper brake, around 105/ultegra range of goodness, medium drop distance of 57mm, that has a long enough bolt to reach through some 531 forks from 70s, at least 3 cm. Do not want to drill. Open to suggestions/recommendations for older, vintagey brakes that perform well as its a classic build.

Cheers
• #2

Roops

bump
• #3

ms_okra

I have a rather goodlooking shimano 600 front brake for 8 quid if interested
• #4

wimmy

If you wanted to buy some new, there are Tektro R730, which are solid and will set you back £30 new. Probably not the look you're going for though.
• #5

Roops

Thanks Wimmy, those tektros look decent, but I think they look a little too modern for my needs.

Ms okra, v interested, pm'd

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