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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: CustardLips on August 21, 2014, 03:05 AM
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What caliper do I need for a skinny rim build ?
Thanks. :)
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I asked the very same question to a few people when I started my WHEELS build and was told it was very much about trial and error and that i would have to get the bike pretty much built up before being able to measure and try a few combinations. It seems to vary a lot and depends on the brake bridge design (i'm assuming you're talking about rear brakes...?) and also how the rear wheel is located in the dropout once chained up. It's all pretty close so you might have to think outside of the box a little with your caliper choice. I am sure a few of the more seasoned RAD guys will be along shortly to give their suggestions (and i will be watching with interest too...)
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You need to be looking at short reach calipers, used on racing bikes etc.
Something along the lines of a Dia-compe 450 (39-49mm reach) or 500 (43-57mm). There are loads of choice, as you can use Campagnolo, DC, Shimano, Suntour etc etc.
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Cheers chaps. :daumenhoch:
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I had a 500 on my Robbo Jnr on 3/8ths
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I had a 500 on my Robbo Jnr on 3/8ths
Do they still work just as shit as big boys calipers ? :LolLolLolLol:
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I had a 500 on my Robbo Jnr on 3/8ths
Do they still work just as shit as big boys calipers ? :LolLolLolLol:
It stopped Monty careering through Wigan Ok :LolLolLolLol:
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Weimann 710 or 650 centre pull calipers.
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Thanks again fella's. :daumenhoch:
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Sawzall's got a box full of short reach Weinmanns, I put one on a Short Standard.
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Ones that work would be good :D :LolLolLolLol: :crazy2:, i had dia compe ones there and sold them,but i might have maybe still one or two about,i'll take a look for ya if its any good to ya and send ya pics once i find them :daumenhoch:
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Weinnman....
:daumenhoch:
(http://i388.photobucket.com/albums/oo324/twesnik/Mobile%20Uploads/image-39.jpg) (http://s388.photobucket.com/user/twesnik/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image-39.jpg.html)
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Thanks again chaps. :daumenhoch:
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I used Dia Compe 730 calipers on my Robinson Pro with 13/8 rims.
Measure from the hole in the brake bridge to the rim and check to see what is compatible on this chart.
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Good chart. I like how the title of it implies you would be choosing a rim based on what brake you have, rather than the other way round!
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I've got a few Nick. Away at the mo, I'll look when I'm back if you still need
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I've got a few Nick. Away at the mo, I'll look when I'm back if you still need
Nice one Mark. ;) Don't need one at the minute... was just asking the question mate. :daumenhoch:
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How about something like this?
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/15/ca1a7af818cd4106beb58d6c801f9ff0.jpg)
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How about something like this?
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/15/ca1a7af818cd4106beb58d6c801f9ff0.jpg)
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Pitbull-1 = too big.
Dia Compe Centre-Pull also.....
Almost all road-Bike Brakes,fit Mini's!
:laugh:
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Oh, that race inc one was running skinny wheels tho?
Sorry if it's wrong.
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How about something like this?
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/15/ca1a7af818cd4106beb58d6c801f9ff0.jpg)
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Pitbull-1 = too big.
Dia Compe Centre-Pull also.....
Almost all road-Bike Brakes,fit Mini's!
:laugh:
I think he's right there Arno... looks like a mini Pitbull on skinnies. ;)
It's deffo not a Pitbull 1 or 2. ???
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Yep that gorgeous race inc junior was on skinnies. More shots on 'pavement porn' if you need to be sure.
Thanks hope it helps?
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Yep that gorgeous race inc junior was on skinnies. More shots on 'pavement porn' if you need to be sure.
Thanks hope it helps?
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Yep that gorgeous race inc junior was on skinnies. More shots on 'pavement porn' if you need to be sure.
Thanks hope it helps?
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You wanna get off Tapatalk mate... every post you make comes up twice. ???
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I've got a support call about this. Is there anything else I can use on my apple alien tech device?
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I've got a support call about this. Is there anything else I can use on my apple alien tech device?
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Dunno mate, but you can delete your duplicate posts. :daumenhoch:
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Mmm. Not on tapatalk unless it's hidden?
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Mmm. Not on tapatalk unless it's hidden?
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Oooh.... yes you are. :LolLolLolLol:
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Lol. Yes indeed using tapatalk.
Caught me!
I meant the ability to delete my duplicate musings doesn't seem to be an option in the app?
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Lol. Yes indeed using tapatalk.
Caught me!
I meant the ability to delete my duplicate musings doesn't seem to be an option in the app?
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Ive got a 1020 shimano on with skinnys and its too big.................but its blue ;)
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Ive got a 1020 shimano on with skinnys and its too big.................but its blue ;)
Doesn't work but it looks good. :whistle: