Fork Columbus Hiver brake reach?

stefano
stefano Posts: 254
edited August 2015 in Workshop
I have got a Columpus Hiver carbon fork for my new project.

The dimensions from the rims of the wheels are:
-Lower edge of brake hole to top of rim: 48mm
-Mid brake hole to top of rim: 51
-center of brake hole to center of rim 57

What type of brakes should I buy, normal 39-49mm or long 47-57mm reach?

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  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    I'd say from that description long drop up to 57mm

    ETA this from Brick Lane Bikes description of the fork:

    "Dropout-to-crown distance is 377mm to be able to fit mudguards, so long reach brakes should be used."
  • mikenetic
    mikenetic Posts: 486
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19678490#p19678490]stefano[/url] wrote:
    I have got a Columpus Hiver carbon fork for my new project.

    The dimensions from the rims of the wheels are:
    -Lower edge of brake hole to top of rim: 48mm
    -Mid brake hole to top of rim: 51
    -center of brake hole to center of rim 57

    What type of brakes should I buy, normal 39-49mm or long 47-57mm reach?

    I used that fork on a custom build. You'll definitely want long drops. The best quality ones I've found are TRP RG957, although the cheaper Tektro and Shimano non-series long drops work OK. Good pads help.

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