Long Reach front brake options?

[kohlboto]

So, I'm trying to upgrade the front brake on my wife's Gary Fisher Simple City 3. The stock brake is a dual pivot, long reach (longer than a 57mm reach), non recessed center mount bolt. Is there another brake out there that will provide some great stopping power (like a paul racer...but maybe less expensive), will provide enough clearance for the 45mm(ish) fenders, and utilize a non-recessed center mount bolt?

[Ken Robb]

I'm not sure but there is good info on the Rivendell site.

[JeremyS]

The Tektro 556 and 730 meet your needs. Not expensive, long reach, and you can swap the nut to make them non-recessed. Plenty of power too.

[AngryScientist]

a little pricey, but these VO ones are supposed to be pretty good. damned sexy too.

http://store.velo-orange.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/750x750/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/r/br0007-grandcru-brake-updated.jpg

[don compton]

A friend of mine has those brakes and they are really good brakes. Stiff.
Don C.

[kohlboto]

Those are beautiful. It looks like they are only sold as a set. My wife's bike is has a nexus coaster brake set-up so I'd onl need a front brake. Follow-up question...will a mountain bike brake lever work with those?

[phcollard]

Those VO brakes are a work of art in their own right. Very tempted to get them. Anybody needs fresh unmounted Shimano R650?

[oldpotatoe]

So, I'm trying to upgrade the front brake on my wife's Gary Fisher Simple City 3. The stock brake is a dual pivot, long reach (longer than a 57mm reach), non recessed center mount bolt. Is there another brake out there that will provide some great stopping power (like a paul racer...but maybe less expensive), will provide enough clearance for the 45mm(ish) fenders, and utilize a non-recessed center mount bolt?

Drill out the back hole for a recessed nut and open up your choices for front brakes. I do it all the time.

[AngryScientist]

Drill out the back hole for a recessed nut and open up your choices for front brakes. I do it all the time.

same, i've done it on 2 frames now.

[that guy]

VO sells these centerpulls too. Sorry for the huge photo.

http://store.velo-orange.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/750x750/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/g/r/gran_compe_centerpull_1.jpg

[cnighbor1]

try Ultegra they make a long reach brake

[oldpotatoe]

try Ultegra they make a long reach brake

Actually, they don't. shimano does make some 'long' reach brakes, not the uber reach like Tektro but they are not 'Ultegra' per 66/6700..R650/R450 are the shimano long reach offerings. For info-nice brakes, BTW-not expensive, work well.

[rugbysecondrow]

I have the VO Grand Cru and I like them. I can't comment on the pads that come with them yet, but the brakes modulate well and provide good stopping power. Look nice too.

[NHAero]

Do these VO brakes have all stainless steel hardware? Tektro hardware always seems to rust, Shimano doesn't in my experience.


I have the VO Grand Cru and I like them. I can't comment on the pads that come with them yet, but the brakes modulate well and provide good stopping power. Look nice too.

[sark]

5 more posts and I can post int he classifieds.