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Reddit mentions of Tektro R559 Long Reach Road Calipers Black 55-73mm Front and Rear Set
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Please Beware: DOUBLE CHECK the drop length before make a purchase. See second photo. Arm reach of this caliper is 53-73mm. Thus ONLY fits old school type road bike 700c frames. System: Dual Pivot Caliper Brake.Recessed nut version. Material: Forged aluminum armsPads: P422 Adjustable Angle Cartridge Pads (Included)Dimension:ย 53-73mm(arms)Weight: 179g/set
Specs:
| Color | Black Pair |
| Height | 3.937 Inches |
| Length | 7.874 Inches |
| Size | Default |
| Weight | 0.7054792384 Pounds |
| Width | 3.937 Inches |
> So what your saying is I should essentially get a 700c wheel and maybe just need a new tube/tire if the ones I have don't fit?
The tires you have won't fit a 700c wheel. They may inflate and look ok, but it will be dangerous as 27 inch tires are 10mm too large. There is a pretty good chance they could pop off while riding the bike. You will want to get ones that specifically match your rim.
The tubes may be ok though. If you only want to swap out one wheel it would be better to use 700c tubes as your spare. If the tube is one size too small stretching it out a little bit won't cause a problem. But if the tube is too big it can bunch up inside the tire and that will cause a flat eventually.
> Any chance you could link me to those brakes?
Shimano makes good ones as well.
https://www.amazon.com/TEKTRO-Bicycle-Calipers-55-73mm-Silver/dp/B01MTSPEDZ
https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-Front-Reach-Caliper-Silver/dp/B005DTQ6UQ
I think the price for the Tektro is per set were as for the Shimano is for one calipers.
The only tricky bit is that they have a little 'arm' that flips up to allow you to remove the wheel without undoing the cable. You want to make sure that is oriented correctly when setting up the brake cables. Read the directions.
You may or may not have to swap out the brake levers as well. Depends on the style of your current brakes.