London Fixed-gear and Single-speed SJS Cycles

gizmond · 12th February 2009

I have the ones for Oval fork which is what I was using, now need ones for a round fork, which is what I now have.

Anyone else got the wrong ones and want to switch?

Swap as much or as little* as you like. Whole thing, or just the mounting rings.

*Minimum the actual mounting rings, obviously.

socialamnesia · 12th February 2009

giz, i have some round ones which i "adjusted" slightly for a slightly ovalised fork - i'll send you a few pic's if you're interested.....

gizmond · 12th February 2009

Sounds good. We could just swap the clamps?

socialamnesia · 12th February 2009

splendid - you about tomorrow?

gizmond · 12th February 2009

Should be, how much 'Ovalised' are they, PM me a pic if you can.

fresh · 13th February 2009

Is HubJub the only place that sells clamp on brakes in the UK? Do you know anywhere else? Maybe somewhere a little cheaper?

kowalski · 13th February 2009

Charlie keeps them too: http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/.../procart16.htm

The Bonk · 13th February 2009

He's only got black. I'm after a silver one.
Does anyone know of an older type? I'm building an 80's track bike and would quite like something in keeping. If there is such a thing.

gizmond · 13th February 2009

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Originally Posted by The Bonk

track bike and would quite like something in keeping

No brake at all would be the only thing 'in keeping' with any track bike of any era.

dmczone · 13th February 2009

I read somewhere that using brakes with round tubed pista forks is not recommended because they are not as strong under braking load as oval fork blades.

But that's exactly what I want to do and have seen others as well with either drilled or clamp on brakes.

Is there really a chance of failure with round blades?

Anyone ever had or seen issues because of that setup?

The Bonk · 13th February 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by gizmond

No brake at all would be the only thing 'in keeping' with any track bike of any era.

Yes. And the birds sang gayly in the morning. All the boys and girls skipped to school hand in hand. Mr sun was shining. And all was right with the world.

fresh · 24th February 2009

Back to this again.

I've heard a rumour it's possible to buy just the clamp and use a caliper you already have. Can anybody confirm that? If not, then somebody should start doing it, cos who wants to pay £50 for a whole new brake when all you need is a clamp?

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gizmond Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,177 Friends: 37 Location: Whopping	Dia compe clamp on brake for dia compe clamp on brake I have the ones for Oval fork which is what I was using, now need ones for a round fork, which is what I now have. Anyone else got the wrong ones and want to switch? Swap as much or as little* as you like. Whole thing, or just the mounting rings. *Minimum the actual mounting rings, obviously.
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12th February 2009	#2
socialamnesia	giz, i have some round ones which i "adjusted" slightly for a slightly ovalised fork - i'll send you a few pic's if you're interested.....
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12th February 2009	#3
gizmond	Sounds good. We could just swap the clamps?
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13th February 2009	#6
fresh	Is HubJub the only place that sells clamp on brakes in the UK? Do you know anywhere else? Maybe somewhere a little cheaper?
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13th February 2009	#7
kowalski	Charlie keeps them too: http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/.../procart16.htm
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13th February 2009	#8
The Bonk	He's only got black. I'm after a silver one. Does anyone know of an older type? I'm building an 80's track bike and would quite like something in keeping. If there is such a thing.
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13th February 2009	#10
dmczone	I read somewhere that using brakes with round tubed pista forks is not recommended because they are not as strong under braking load as oval fork blades. But that's exactly what I want to do and have seen others as well with either drilled or clamp on brakes. Is there really a chance of failure with round blades? Anyone ever had or seen issues because of that setup?
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24th February 2009	#12
fresh	Back to this again. I've heard a rumour it's possible to buy just the clamp and use a caliper you already have. Can anybody confirm that? If not, then somebody should start doing it, cos who wants to pay £50 for a whole new brake when all you need is a clamp?
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