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Reddit mentions of Tektro R539 Dual Pivot Front Brake Caliper - 47-57mm, Hex Nut, Silver
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Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Tektro R539 Dual Pivot Front Brake Caliper - 47-57mm, Hex Nut, Silver. Here are the top ones.
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Tektro R539 Road Brake Caliper Front 47-57mm Silver w/ Hex Nut Mount
Specs:
Height | 4 Inches |
Length | 1 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Weight | 0.17 Pounds |
Width | 3 Inches |
Those are long-pull brakes. You don't need long-pulls on a track or road-geometry bike. They're also single-pivot, which is an outdated and totally shitty kind of mechanism. And they're also way too cheap.
Get one of these instead, and a Tektro trigger if you like. It'll cost more but you'll like it more.
Okay, so with $200, assuming I was doing the work:
Wrap handlebars - $11.53 (sweet dark red, cause the red on there looks awesome already)
Cheap 700c wheels from co-op - $20? (Talk with them about the gearing to see if the range is the same, or if you want tighter range or whatever, they probably have a few sets there with somewhat different gear ranges on the rear)
Saddle from co-op - $5-10
Tubes/tires - $45 (tires, tubes)
Derailleur cables - $7 (Shimano, here)
Brake cables - $10.39 (Shimano, here)
Brake levers - $22.53 (Tektro RL340)
Brakes - $62 - (Tektro 539 rear, front)
5-speed chain - 7.98 (here)
Then I'd try to get pedals and a cheap but aluminum quill stem, handlebars, and seatpost from the co-op. Depending on where you are, you may be able to get all for $20 or less. Functional new parts suggestions: (not guaranteed to fit. These have all sorts of different diameters over the years/models, so you need to know what you have/need. Handlebars, Seatpost, stem.)