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telelogic:
Ok, This is how it is,

I want to buy a retro quad. (I know some/most of you hate these but bare with me) I need to be able to have my coaster brake as an option and no new school frames allow me to use a big enough sprocket to go with the 16t on my coaster tuffs.

the quad retro will allow me to use the bigger chain wheel BUT, it has mounts for a V brake at the rear which stops me (I have a lot of conflicting information on this) using a gyro!

does anyone know if there is a place on the rear dropouts that I could have the mounts moved to which would allow me to use a U brake?

If so, who would I get to perform this mod?

I know that a lot of you are convinced that I won't need a coaster once the rear brake issue is sorted, but I want the option.

I have the whole build mapped out and would love to be able to put it all together before the summer comes.

as always, I greatly appreciate any help/advice that anyone can give me :)

pickle:
just one question........why do you want a Giro on a race bike?

HEYWOOD BMX:
 :) All newer race frames will let you use up to a 44/16 gearing with no problem.You can use a v-brake with a gyro,though this is mainly seen on "toy"BMXs! An Odyssey A-Brake can be set up as a center pull brake and will also fit on v-brake mounts too...

telelogic:

--- Quote from: pickle on January 27, 2009, 12:08 PM ---just one question........why do you want a Giro on a race bike?

--- End quote ---

I want to use it for old school freestyle stuff!

Bigfrawg:

you could mount it to the original brake bridge using a u brake addapter

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