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@robertAJB
Hi.
Got a small issue with this singlespeed build i'm on at the moment. My experience isnt huge so this could well be a stupid question but from the distinct lack of similar posts (after hitting google with as many variations on this issue as i could think of), I thought i'd try you chaps.
I have an old Peugeot frame which is looking mighty tasty now its close to finished, sadly it has vertical dropouts so no 'fixed wheel' for me. I'm happy to coast though,.. i always saw coasting as the 'pay off' after those monster hills so i'd miss that.. anyway.. i'm digressing.
The crown of the forks is 40mm deep and so my old 'cup secured / allen key fastened' brakes dont fit, the centre pin is just too short.
Anyone else had similar issue ? Is there a decent brake made by anyone which fits this old style of fitting ?
Thanks
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