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hahahahaHans on March 4, 2025 6:42 pm I’ve been trying to find good quality brakes for this bike with 700 x 38c tyres. Normal calipers won’t have enough clearance so tried the ones in the picture ([Alhonga Quick Release Alloy Rear Brake Caliper Road Town Bike 55mm-80m](https://bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/products/alhonga-quick-release-alloy-rear-brake-caliper-road-town-bike-55mm-80mm-approx?currency=GBP&variant=43611068989676&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=d2e59dcbdd35&gad_source=1)). However, their braking power is very poor. So I’m wondering if there is an issue with short/long pull brake-levers combination… What would be the best kind of brakes for this bike with good clearance and briefters (Sora ST-3300)?
semyorka7 on March 4, 2025 6:56 pm Calipers to look at: The old Shimano mid-reach calipers (BR-R600, BR-R650, BR-R450, BR-R451). Velo Orange Grand Cru. Dia-Compe BRS-101. TRP RG957.
radarDreams on March 4, 2025 7:42 pm Black Mountain Cycles had a good guide https://blackmtncycles.com/clearance-pt-ii-road-frames/
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I’ve been trying to find good quality brakes for this bike with 700 x 38c tyres. Normal calipers won’t have enough clearance so tried the ones in the picture ([Alhonga Quick Release Alloy Rear Brake Caliper Road Town Bike 55mm-80m](https://bankruptbikeparts.co.uk/products/alhonga-quick-release-alloy-rear-brake-caliper-road-town-bike-55mm-80mm-approx?currency=GBP&variant=43611068989676&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=d2e59dcbdd35&gad_source=1)). However, their braking power is very poor. So I’m wondering if there is an issue with short/long pull brake-levers combination… What would be the best kind of brakes for this bike with good clearance and briefters (Sora ST-3300)?
Calipers to look at: The old Shimano mid-reach calipers (BR-R600, BR-R650, BR-R450, BR-R451). Velo Orange Grand Cru. Dia-Compe BRS-101. TRP RG957.
Black Mountain Cycles had a good guide https://blackmtncycles.com/clearance-pt-ii-road-frames/