47-57 calipers and clearance from Black Mountain Cycles blog

[eddief]

http://blackmtncycles.com/clearance-pt-ii-road-frames/

I think the photos here are remarkably telling about each model of brake and differences in clearance among them all. Looks like the good old BR-600 from Shimano do the best. Got any?

[oliver1850]

Good info. Wish he'd included the low cost Miche and Ambrosio calipers in the comparison.

[texbike]

http://blackmtncycles.com/clearance-pt-ii-road-frames/

I think the photos here are remarkably telling about each model of brake and differences in clearance among them all. Looks like the good old BR-600 from Shimano do the best. Got any?

That should really drive up the demand for the 600s! :)

Texbike

[AngryScientist]

good comparison.

i've been wondering if i could stuff the bon jovis in my frame - now i know!

[commonguy001]

good comparison.

i've been wondering if i could stuff the bon jovis in my frame - now i know!

I tried a well stretched bon jon with the 559 caliper and it actually rubbed the bottom of the caliper (older blue BMC road). I do have a set of TRPs waiting for a home so I may need to give them a shot and re-try the compass fatties.
Saying that I'm wondering if that new flat crown fork has better clearance than the older blue fork

[weisan]

Tektro medium reach

Velocity A23 rims

35mm Pasela TG

32mm Compass Stampede Pass