Yeah, I think that is what they meant. In my case, I'd have buy new brakes because I am on a flat-bar hybrid with V-Brakes at the moment. I am swapping the crankset on the Hybrid to a Tiagra Triple the same as yours, and I already have mudguards/rack etc that would simply swap over if required.simonn wrote:I do not think they mean that you need longer brakes if you are using larger tyres, but that you need longer brakes because you can use larger tyres whether you actually do or not. I have long caliper brakes and, yes, you do need them. Although I imagine the calipers off your commuter would be long enough.queequeg wrote:this frame can take "larger winter tyres", but that you'll need long reach brakes as a result.
My main concern with the calipers is that you can't easily get the tyre through them when replacing a flat. The calipers on my road bike even came with a note about tyres wider than 23mm causing an obstruction even with the quick release open. This may be specific to that Brake Caliper/Brake Shoe combination though.simonn wrote:I imagine they would fit. Not so sure about with mudguards though.queequeg wrote: My commuter has some rock solid Mavic A719s on it, but the smallest tyre they will take is a 28mm one. If the frame can take these wheels then it would be a perfect match.
Flag me down some time on Epping Rd when you are on your commuter and, if we have time, we can give it a go...?
As for the mudguards, I am running the SKS Chromplastic ones, but they might be a bit wide for a road frame. I can't remember exactly which ones I have. 40mm I think. They are easy enough to replace though.
Oh....I promise that if I flag you down, I won't run into you head on!