Help me choose the right brakes for my Dawes Galaxy.

[bikeworkshop]

Although it can mean you struggle to get a chubby tyre out.
The original brakes are superior to the ones currently fitted, and will work better, as well as look better

Any component maxed out to deal with a technical incompatibility makes me wince.
Like a m700 derailleur with a longer b- screw fitted to get it over a 40t cassette for one-by

 

[sefton1275gt]

Gonna save myself a headache and refit the original ones. Cheers guys! Much appreciate the help.

 

[sefton1275gt]

If going back to the original brakes what’s the optimal straddle hanger? I’m guessing it won’t be the button style?

These?

 

[bikeworkshop]

Treat yourself
https://si.shimano.com/en/pdfs/ev/BR-AT50-0663/EV-BR-AT50-0663F.pdf

Part no9

 

[sefton1275gt]

Thankyoy

 

[sefton1275gt]

Doesn’t seem to be any genuine shimano ones for sale.

 

[bikeworkshop]

Post a wanted ad in pre mtb - with that picture.
someone will have some.

I probably do, but you'd need to drop in the shop

 

[dirttorpedo]

You can use a narrower pad like aztec control block
But leaving aside the boss width/ rim width issue,
- an additional problem is when the bike was built for 27/630 and now has 700/622.

In this case, about the only decent cantilever is the shimano "rabbit ears" like these br-m500sView attachment 973265
Although the dearly beloved Brat-fifty (br-at50) can get pretty low.
View attachment 973271
But they do stick out a way.
Although this style has made a comeback, I think it was previously (almost) abandoned due to heel and pannier interference.

I've seen a number of people run the BRAT-50 style on the front and the BRM500 style on the rear to limit heel interference. I've happily used the BRM500 style on my vintage Miyata touring bike quite happily (as an upgrade to the BRAT 50 which were broken), although I'm trying out vbrakes at the moment hoping for a little bit more wet weather braking power.

 

[dirttorpedo]

Maybe (they did work well) I just wanted something more modern looking I guess

How about some Tektro 720's? Then you at least get modern pad adjustment.

https://www.amazon.ca/BRAKE-CLPR-TEKTRO-CANTI-CR720/dp/B002SG964K