Sorted Any one have a set of long drop shimano calipers?

[winjohn]

I am building up a Spa Audax frame and I thought I had all the parts I needed but those pesky Spa people decided to give their frame enough clearance for decent mudguards which means the standard drop calipers are too short.

Cheers
John

 

[Siish]

There are these on Ebay if any use https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40525525...6xZTE5ETmu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[winjohn]

I'm really after 57mm reach dual pivot. Those certainly are long but actually too long.

Thanks

 

[Takingabreak]

The cycle clinic sell miche long reach dusl pivots for not too many £££’s

 

[Takingabreak]

Just checked, they are all sold out. Another place to check is condor cycles

 

[winjohn]

Thanks I will have a look. Although I did see some Tektro 539s at the Cycle Clinic that would work. I reall would prefer Shimano though.

 

[zerogravitas]

What is your budget? I run TRP 957s on my Audax bike which are excellent but pricey new.
The other best options in my opinion are the Velo Orange Grand Cru and Shimano BR650s.

 

[bikeworkshop]

We keep br-r451s in, it's a great brake.

 

[winjohn]

Thanks guys, just managed to win BR 650s on ebay.
Will close thread.