Bob wrote:
On Fri, 29 Jul 2005 11:50:29 -0400, Sheldon Brown
wrote:


I don't think that would be a good idea, because you would presumably
also be filing active threading that should be used to secure the shoe
to the caliper.


How about back to the root of the problem: what model Peugeot, what
set of brakes/reach ? If this is an older bike you can probably get
the "correct" brakes for some very short money.

Well, I've already spent short money on the low-end Tektro caliper
(side-pull). But I've also spent some not-so-short money on other parts
for the bike. I already have a file, so widdling down 2 mm is worth it
to me.

But to answer your question: the Peugeot is from the mid to early 70's,
it's the model below the PX-10, and the calipers seem to have a reach
equal to the calipers that come stock on most bikes. I'm almost done
converting it to a fixie. I just need a brake cable/housing, a cog, and
some wheels (haha..."almost").

I luckily scored an alloy 26.4 mm seatpost on eBay (the bike didn't have
a seatpost at all). So I was pretty happy about that. I got some
decent cranks and a set of drop bars from the spare parts bin at REI for
5 bucks. I got this brake and lever from a friend of a friend, so I
can't really just go back and return it. It's nice, although it doesn't
have the quick-release knob on it.

\\paul

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