Is there something wrong with using GC700 on both front and rear?

On Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 2:49:08 PM UTC-7 Michael Doleman wrote:

> In a previous conversation I promised to post my findings on actual brake 
> reach needs for the new Roadini frames. Specifically, I had been 
> speculating that the Dia-Compe/Gran-Compe model GC610 center-pull could 
> work, despite having only 61 of the specified-as-required 63 millimeters of 
> reach.
>
> My partner just received her new 50cm model, and I've conducted some 
> initial studies. Findings are interesting, the main one being that there 
> seems to be a rather huge difference between reach needed for the frame 
> versus the fork. For the fork, the GC610 very easily works, with plenty to 
> spare.
>
> On the frame itself, it's a different matter. The brake shoe is very close 
> to contacting the (35mm) tire.
>
> Some might argue that it could work, but don't include me in that set -- 
> too close for comfort. 
>
> So I'll be installing the GC700 model which gives another 9mm of reach and 
> is a very nice brake as well.
>
> Side note: the fit of the rear wheel axle into the dropout was really 
> tight. At first I didn't have the wheel set into it properly and it 
> appeared that the reach was even greater. Make sure you get the wheel 
> properly seated into the dropout -- with the paint, it's quite tight.
>
> I tried to add photos to this message but was told the post was too long 
> with them.
>

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