What's wrong in this picture?

[Volant]

A Craigslist find....I don't want to give it away but I've never seen that done before. Hmmm?

[Pete Serotta]

Not a good fit and the "handling" has some challenges


Just my view from looking at the pictures

[scooter01]

I think it is the rear brake caliper
I have never seen this done before either

[spartacus]

Rear brake position. What's my prize?

[spartacus]

I think it is the rear brake caliper
I have never seen this done before either

1:37 pm - I'm happy to share OUR prize 50/ 50 :-)

I've seen it on forks but not on the rear.

[spartacus]

A Craigslist find....I don't want to give it away but I've never seen that done before. Hmmm?

It looks like a Sean Yates hoods position.

[Wilkinson4]

Like this

http://www.hhracinggroup.com/

mIKE

[pitcrew]

Like this

http://www.hhracinggroup.com/

mIKE

You beat me too it.......... :beer:

[hurdlingreggie]

If it's on Sheldon's website, it's legit: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/calipers.html#special

[54ny77]

well, for starters, they let the fence go untreated for too long. look at that filthy green muck!

[fiamme red]

http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/d/117724-2/Vietto_brake_1938.jpg

[Volant]

I think it is the rear brake caliper
I have never seen this done before either

Yep, that's what I was after. I've never seen it done before, but that doesn't mean it can't or shouldn't be done (esp. since Sheldon dedicated a page to it).

[Peter P.]

Regarding the reverse mounted rear caliper:

If you read the hhracing explanation you already know what it's about.

Decades ago I had a Richard Sachs with normal reach, non-recessed Campy brakes mounted that way.

The only thing I noticed is, unless you specify this at the time of build the brake bridge will be at such a height that reversing the caliper will require dropping the brake pads a good distance. In some cases they may not reach the rim.

Of course, you'll also have to mount the cable guides on the other side.

If you can get used to the aesthetics, the purported benefits may be worth it.

[oldpotatoe]

I think it is the rear brake caliper
I have never seen this done before either

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/museeuw-launches-hybrid-flax-carbon-fiber-mf-xx-for-2011

[stephane]

hood placement is suspect for sure!

[flickwet]

thats a very un-anatomic hood location on those anatomic bars