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Title: DC 890 / 1020
Post by: dink on November 27, 2009, 09:16 AM
I need a set of 890's for my Kuwie resto but have been offered a set of 1020's. They look the same to me, so whats the difference?? ta
Title: Re: DC 890 / 1020
Post by: ozone on November 27, 2009, 09:21 AM
The caliper arms are over a centimetre longer than 890s.  The pads may struggle to meet the rims so probably too long for your bike, bud. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: DC 890 / 1020
Post by: dink on November 27, 2009, 09:34 AM
cheers bud, the hunt continues  ::)
Title: Re: DC 890 / 1020
Post by: meticulous on November 27, 2009, 12:26 PM
890mm + 1020mm    ;)
Title: Re: DC 890 / 1020
Post by: Mattdub on November 27, 2009, 02:17 PM
890mm = 1020mm    ;)

Been drinking Sam ?  :-\  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: DC 890 / 1020
Post by: bobafett on November 27, 2009, 05:05 PM
cheers bud, the hunt continues  ::)

Are you sure they won't fit ? Depending on the frame in question - rear wheel position within the dropout slot can be placed in a location that will suit the reach of the caliper  :)

Chuck a wheel in yer dropouts and get yer tape measure out :

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/DCreach.jpg)

 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: DC 890 / 1020
Post by: ozone on November 27, 2009, 05:17 PM
cheers bud, the hunt continues  ::)

Are you sure they won't fit ? Depending on the frame in question - rear wheel position within the dropout slot can be placed in a location that will suit the reach of the caliper  :)

Chuck a wheel in yer dropouts and get yer tape measure out :

(http://www.jpdeane.com/bmx/DCreach.jpg)

 :daumenhoch:

The bike came with 890s as standard.  You might get away with 1020s at a push, but they would still be the wrong brakes for the bike if you wanted it factory correct.
Title: Re: DC 890 / 1020
Post by: Wadz on November 27, 2009, 08:10 PM
i.ve put a set of 1020 on my daughters mini burner and they fit and work fine.
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