Thanks Jeremy I think you're right that they are generally similar. I ran into this a few years ago and somehow came to the conclusion that the 82mm/"B" version was correct, but since I couldn't remember how exactly I decided that it seemed like asking again was a good idea... Based on Sheldon's info (and if I understand it), the shorter cable should be a bit better as the angle on these brakes is a bit less than the 90* ideal so I will probably go with the 82mm. I was originally thinking that with a front rack it is harder to keep an eye on things, so the link wire would add some safety, but with a fender the straddle cable can't drop into the tire anyway so it would be for ease/convenience...
Regards, Doug On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 11:52 AM, Jeremy Till <jeremy.t...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have tektro oryx's on my touring bike, which I'm pretty sure have > the same basic geometry as the older shortys. I used the 93 degree > link wires last time i replaced the cables, and they work fine: > > http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/BR408Z34-Tektro+Z+Link+Wire.aspx > > You could probably get away with one of the 82 degree sets as well, > which would imitate the function of a shorter/lower straddle cable; i > might try that that on another set i recent picked up for another bike > but have yet to install. I love the simplicity of set-up with link > wires. > > On Nov 29, 10:04 am, Doug Van Cleve <dvancl...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Howdy folks. > > > > I am going to try one of these brakes on the front of my fixie porteur > and > > I'm thinking using a link wire might be a good idea. Alas, they come in > 5 > > different lengths and I have no idea which one is the "normal" size. > Google > > didn't turn up anything helpful. I may go with a traditional straddle > wire > > and hanger, but I would like to know which link wire is correct just the > > same. Anybody know? > > > > Thanks, Doug > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bu...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
