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@slimandy
I'm doing up my old track bike as a fixie for road use. It's an old track frame, probably from the late 70's or early 80's. I managed to find some old Shimano 600 brakes that look great but the rear one is not long enough. I have some options. Drill the drop another 2mm's, which would be enough. Bad idea? Only use the front brake. Bad idea or good idea? Get another brake even though it won't match? The frame would have been built for 27 inch wheels (and would not have been used with brakes anyway). I'm very very pleased with the bike so far. This is the final piece to the jigsaw.