tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post2255220226509231892..comments2024-03-29T10:28:26.358+08:00Comments on Hands On Bike: Journey of the Boardwalk: Part 14 - Caliper Brakes for Boardwalk TTUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-22789224995572148782022-05-21T00:12:16.036+08:002022-05-21T00:12:16.036+08:00Yes 406 wheel size on this set up.Yes 406 wheel size on this set up.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-6406170534989438392021-06-05T09:31:36.152+08:002021-06-05T09:31:36.152+08:00I'm not sure about that, as I don't know t...I'm not sure about that, as I don't know the dimensions of the carbon fork. If you are lucky, a standard reach caliper brake might work. You got to install the rim in the fork and see what is the reach from the btake mounting hole to the rim. tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-89359187476535966602021-06-05T09:06:42.077+08:002021-06-05T09:06:42.077+08:00Hi steve i just bought a 451 rim controltech carbo...Hi steve i just bought a 451 rim controltech carbon fork.i intend to change out my dahon speed p8 stock fork and add a caliper brake.any idea tektro 559 would be able to reach?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06624383897252537893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-37443973945751305522020-11-19T00:18:04.748+08:002020-11-19T00:18:04.748+08:00just didnt like the idea of having adapter or exte...just didnt like the idea of having adapter or extender. lol. DINGYANGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15785163568579447038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-55437127547040203592020-11-19T00:17:27.122+08:002020-11-19T00:17:27.122+08:00hey there steve, just an update. with 451 wheelset...hey there steve, just an update. with 451 wheelset, the usual 51mm reach is still a tad too short unfortunately. saw that shimano carries 2 57mm reach caliper. couldnt find BR-R650 so am gonna try shimano BR-R451. i think that should work. awaiting it's arrival from Tweeks Cycle. (:DINGYANGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15785163568579447038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-90265878825217855822020-11-04T06:43:35.436+08:002020-11-04T06:43:35.436+08:00May be possible, but need to try it to know whethe...May be possible, but need to try it to know whether can or nottylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-31204025313633137742020-11-03T23:48:16.445+08:002020-11-03T23:48:16.445+08:00I’m thinking of changing my v brakes on crius mast...I’m thinking of changing my v brakes on crius master v to caliper brakes... any idea if it’s doable?DINGYANGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15785163568579447038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-74530259792641112432018-11-22T18:01:34.179+08:002018-11-22T18:01:34.179+08:00Not sure about that, as it depends on the distance...Not sure about that, as it depends on the distance from the mounting point to the rim. It varies for different bikes, so the only way to find out is to try it out.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-70637244122450761302018-11-04T21:51:06.084+08:002018-11-04T21:51:06.084+08:00Hi, can flamingo hsf1 fit tektor R559 with 20 inch...Hi, can flamingo hsf1 fit tektor R559 with 20 inch wheels?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16972124518852919310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-23835555555396339792017-05-09T04:22:44.868+08:002017-05-09T04:22:44.868+08:00Looks like I confused...
Found a nice deal for S...Looks like I confused... <br /><br />Found a nice deal for Shimano Deore. <br />Price is nice... <br />Wonder how is it comparing to the Tektro's road set here. <br /><br />Thanks! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11740800259720818735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-67262297606569155322017-05-08T07:23:12.166+08:002017-05-08T07:23:12.166+08:00The link you posted are for V brakes, not caliper ...The link you posted are for V brakes, not caliper brakes.<br />The v brakes will work with the brake lever that you posted. tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-73417746208644555102017-05-07T22:12:20.861+08:002017-05-07T22:12:20.861+08:00Hi,
Thank you for the quick replay.
Can I ask y...Hi, <br />Thank you for the quick replay. <br /><br />Can I ask you to check also the calipers on that link? <br />http://m.ebay.com/itm/152193602144?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=2&asc=40130&meid=6fad5b454a8a4f3295bad19a3e7119ed&pid=100005&rk=6&rkt=6&sd=272654057404&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_mwBanner=1<br /><br />Do you know if they also same as the tektro's would work with the C7? <br /><br />With this tektro's levers: <br />http://m.ebay.com/itm/291762924266?_mwBanner=1<br /><br />Thank you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11740800259720818735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-44554056659128395562017-05-07T16:43:05.906+08:002017-05-07T16:43:05.906+08:00Should be no problem. If there is mounting for fen...Should be no problem. If there is mounting for fenders, should be able to install the long reach brake calipers.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-22801207674911468882017-05-07T15:18:30.419+08:002017-05-07T15:18:30.419+08:00Hi Steve
I own Tern C7 (2013 ver).
Do you know if ...Hi Steve<br />I own Tern C7 (2013 ver).<br />Do you know if the Tektro R559 caliper brakes will fit to the frame or any other part on it?<br />I want to upgrade the calippers and levers(to Avid Speed Dial 7 levers).<br />Is it possible?<br />Tnx!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11740800259720818735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-68551455202228430112015-11-01T10:32:54.198+08:002015-11-01T10:32:54.198+08:00Changing to the Tektro R559 caliper brakes should ...Changing to the Tektro R559 caliper brakes should improve the braking performance. The only worry is whether it will fit the frame or not. Upgrading the brake pads will help improve the braking power, but it cannot improve the spongy braking feeling.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-22503123816974472372015-10-31T23:20:08.157+08:002015-10-31T23:20:08.157+08:00Hi Steve, thank goodness for your posts here, they...Hi Steve, thank goodness for your posts here, they are awesome...woukd you recommend the Tektro559 long reach caliper brake instead of the stock v brake with travel aid on the 2010 Dahon Speed Pro TT? I wasn't quite sure from the blog if they will fit. Would it be better to just upgrade the brake pads? Right now the braking performance is terrible and spongy. Thank you for your help! Cheers, Eric JAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08983472527569599537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-37734094853223325212015-08-28T17:39:25.784+08:002015-08-28T17:39:25.784+08:00Yes no problem. Yes no problem. tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-28318629227605235532015-08-28T12:05:11.900+08:002015-08-28T12:05:11.900+08:00Hi Steve,
Can the Tektro R559 Long Reach caliper b...Hi Steve,<br />Can the Tektro R559 Long Reach caliper be mounted on Dahon Speed P8, too?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-66824662561503578832015-04-06T19:15:04.148+08:002015-04-06T19:15:04.148+08:00Why cantilever brakes? They are not as good as V b...Why cantilever brakes? They are not as good as V brakes or caliper brakes. Besides, to use a cantilever brake, you will need a cable stopper at the middle. Google some pictures of cantilever brakes on bikes and you will know what I mean.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-57127332358110873462015-04-05T22:03:46.553+08:002015-04-05T22:03:46.553+08:00Hi Steve. I have a bullhorn setup. Tiagra STI with...Hi Steve. I have a bullhorn setup. Tiagra STI with mini V brakes. You are correct, the feel of the mini V is not as good. Do you have any experience with cantilever brake that is use on some cyclocross bikes ? I know it not so common. Am thinking to take this route to upgrade my brakes.<br /><br />Regards<br />KelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-73714481653259333302015-01-29T06:54:45.248+08:002015-01-29T06:54:45.248+08:00I have tried these kind of mini V brakes before. T...I have tried these kind of mini V brakes before. The cable pull required is still not as short as caliper brakes. By the way, the normal arm length of V brakes are around 100mm.<br /><br />These will give a performance that is better than standard V brakes, but still not as good as a proper caliper brake.tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-76211144068053864612015-01-29T00:18:09.556+08:002015-01-29T00:18:09.556+08:00Hi again thanks for the info. I came across this t...Hi again thanks for the info. I came across this today.<br />http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/BCTK926MV/tektro-926al-front-and-rear-mini-v-brakes<br />It says A V-brake designed for use with road levers. Any experience with this? If it works then it seems the easiest one to set up? Richard Zhanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980873031339835333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-90457643950278372272015-01-25T18:58:49.478+08:002015-01-25T18:58:49.478+08:00For my Boardwalk and Vitesse, sometimes I need to ...For my Boardwalk and Vitesse, sometimes I need to use the Aican brake pad extended to extend the reach of the brakes. This is an offset brake pad holder that extends the reach a little more.<br /><br />You can find this on taobao by searching for Aican. http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=13801099839tylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-28251298696200178022015-01-25T16:48:09.435+08:002015-01-25T16:48:09.435+08:00Hi Steve, I measured my bike, the distance from ce...Hi Steve, I measured my bike, the distance from center of the hole on the front fork (where a fender is installed) to the center of the rim is 75 mm, about the same distance from the center of the hole on the rear 'bridge' over the tyre (where a rear fender is installed). So I am not sure whether Tektro R559 is long enough since it's 73 mm at max. From this link http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/brake-calipers.html there are some even longer calipers, e.g. IRD B76 or Odyssey 1999, do you think these will work? Btw, my frame is a fnhon kc 2018, in theory it should be quite similar/same to a Dahon frame, what's your measurement (center of the hole to center of the rim)? Many thanks.Richard Zhanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09980873031339835333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3932426191875887596.post-60856792039658237222014-11-02T09:46:33.008+08:002014-11-02T09:46:33.008+08:00Not sure if the fatter Schwalbe Citizen tires will...Not sure if the fatter Schwalbe Citizen tires will fit between the brake calipers. You might also need the brake pad extenders. http://handsonbike.blogspot.sg/2011/10/journey-of-boardwalk-part-14-caliper.html#uds-search-resultstylstevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05202331639299348481noreply@blogger.com