Wanted: 59mm drop callipers

Hey guys, any advice/offers for a set of 59 mm drop brake callipers? My primary issue is cost, I'd like to keep that as minimal as possible.

Look forward to seeing what you got.

-linuxpirates

http://www.lfgss.com/thread77849.html
I posted one there still for sale if interested

I tried the Shimano R451's (57mm) and their drop wasn't long enough. I was told I needed a 59mm drop. From what I can see, only Tektro and Dia-Compe make brakes with longer drops, but not many shops sell them. Getting hard to find a cheap set.

I filed out my Shimano 57s to accommodate the rear 27" wheels. You can pick up a cheap needle file set for a couple of quid(Or even a pound) from your local poundland/home bargains. it'll take a while to file them down but it does work and does not effect performance. Even if you're a bit uneven the brake pad will cover up your handy work anyway.

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b37s0p0

failing that try weinman center or side pull 650s - i could do some of them cheap

I've got chewing gum that stop wheels better than the Alhonga's, flexy as hell. Old Weinmann centre pulls are a good call though.

http://www.dotbike.com/p/5793 ?

you're very near to 57 mm drop so you might:

get some 57mm ones and drill the slots 2 or 3mm longer

or

use 57mm ones and drill 2 or 3mm out of forks dropouts to make wheel higher in the forks

• mix/match caliper and fork drilling as parts allow
  
  
  
  
  
  

i've been told weinman center pulls are more flexy than the side pulls (and i know they are more grief to set up) so weinman side pull might be best bet for cheapness/easiness . i could do a pair cheap c. 7 posted with good pads - ready to fit.

I bought an Acor dual puvot that's a pretty long drop, quite cheap and decent enough...

i know the acor - i'm pretty sure it is an alhonga with different branding

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b37s0p0

http://www.lfgss.com/post1495250-2.html