My first project!

[JoeyB]

Got a photo of it all finished? Im very tempted to make a fixie

I realised today I never posted one did I?!

I'll get something uploaded tomorrow

 

[biggs682]

I realised today I never posted one did I?!

I'll get something uploaded tomorrow

we have been waiting all this time

 

[JoeyB]

Still some bits to finish like brakes, levers and cables but there's no rush as it just about stops as it is lol

 

[JoeyB]

After 2 years of being rather busy I finally got round to fitting 105 brakes to this bike.

Aaand the pads seem to rub on the tyres slightly... doh!!

I guess I need long drop calipers?

 

[Drago]

If its just the tiniest bit of contact you can shave a contour on to the brake block with a sharp blade.

 

[JoeyB]

If its just the tiniest bit of contact you can shave a contour on to the brake block with a sharp blade.

I've rotated pad as one side already seems to have that. It's not ideal though, hardly any contact.

 

[JoeyB]

 

[JoeyB]

Happy with levers though and hidden cable routing (one side done below)

 

[simon.r]

Yep, looks as if you need long reach calipers.

 

[Sharky]

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I think your pads are upside down? Is this intensional? If it was, also check the direction of the grooves.

 

[JoeyB]

I think your pads are upside down? Is this intensional? If it was, also check the direction of the grooves.

Yep read above, for now I've rotated them as they clear better that way round.

I probably won't connect rear brake until I've sourced a long drop replacement.

 

[simon.r]

I've just fitted some of these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/..._dt|pcrid|161824956629|pkw||pmt||prd|556853UK to a bike. Not recommending them as I've not ridden them properly yet, but they get decent reviews.

 

[raleighnut]

Be ideal with 27" wheels.

 

[JoeyB]

Be ideal with 27" wheels.

Sorry lol

 

[JoeyB]

I've just fitted some of these: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/miche-performance-57mm-drop-brake-caliper-set/rp-prod152803?gs=1&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=Chain Reaction-UK-PLA-PLA-All-TB-SE-Shopping QLB Generic Tablet&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mkwid|s57KUOuSP_dt|pcrid|161824956629|pkw||pmt||prd|556853UK to a bike. Not recommending them as I've not ridden them properly yet, but they get decent reviews.

My 105 brakes are 57mm as far as I can tell...so need something with more drop :/