Brake dropper

Phil Russell
Phil Russell Posts: 1,736
edited August 2007 in Workshop
I expect a few others on here ride a bike with a frame originally designed for 27" wheels but now fitted with 700C. The extra drop for the brakes means using a 'long drop' mechanism like the Alhonga. I have done this but must admit that the braking is not as good as from my 'standard road' drop bike at about 49mm.
Clearly the mechanics of a long drop suggest they are less efficient than the short drop units. So... has anyone ever made a bolt on unit that would allow the complete brake unit to be lowered on the frame such that a normal 49mm drop unit can be used? I can see it might not be too difficult at the rear but the fork crown may be more of a challenge.

Just pondering ...

Cheers, Phil

Comments

  • Garybee
    Garybee Posts: 815
    Yes there are things you can buy that will lower the calliper down slightly. I have only seen this for older style callipers though.
    Hypocrisy is only a bad thing in other people.
  • Phil Russell
    Phil Russell Posts: 1,736
    Thanks Garybee ... I had a quick look on SJSC, Ribble, Settle but did not find any. Any idea what they are called?

    Cheers, Phil
  • Garybee
    Garybee Posts: 815
    That took some searching. This is what i was referring to:-

    http://www.sheldonbrown.com/dpdropbolt.html

    I know it says they are discontinued but i have seen some from a different manufacturer on e-bay.
    Hypocrisy is only a bad thing in other people.

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