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Tyre clearance

bustopher · 2011-05-22 16:10:09

I have just put a 28mm tire on my road bike (Giant OCR2). The wheel won't turn as the tire is now wedged tight by the caliper brake. It only needs a few mm. I have tried the LBS & was told that I must go back to 23/25mm. I just wanted to tap the collective wisdom of the forum before I change again. So my questions are; 1)…

22-05-2011 4:10pm

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bustopher

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I have just put a 28mm tire on my road bike (Giant OCR2). The wheel won't turn as the tire is now wedged tight by the caliper brake. It only needs a few mm.

I have tried the LBS & was told that I must go back to 23/25mm. I just wanted to tap the collective wisdom of the forum before I change again.

So my questions are;

1) Is there such a thing as a 'slim' road brake, that gives more clearance?
2) Does a brake with an offset mounting bolt & longer arms exist?

Tks in advance.

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#2 24-05-2011 9:06pm

bustopher

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I have been advised to try an old Shimano 105 caliper. Currently have a Tecktro. Would a 105 be that little bit slimer?

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