Moving brake calipers behind fork leg

[Paul Marx]

Braking performance would have to be the same. It is steering that people are addressing, and peoples feeling of steering is part of that nebulous term "handling". Are there any bikes made today with callipers in front?

Are there many bikes made with another front suspension and steering system than the telescopic fork? All the alternative and apparently much better systems were rejected mostly on the grounds of looks.

Conservatism is probably the most widely shared human trait.
Along with greed, violence and football.

Paul

 

[Vince]

Sheeee let's not mention THE WASHER.

 

[Andy J]

Braking performance would have to be the same. It is steering that people are addressing, and peoples feeling of steering is part of that nebulous term "handling". Are there any bikes made today with callipers in front?

Oops, perhaps I should have read the whole thread before replying. However, I can’t say I have noticed any appreciable difference in handling either. Perhaps I’ll do a back to back test at the test day next month.

 

[The Sock]

I'm leaving mine in front. If it was good enough then and it's lasted till now, plus I think it looks better.
Behind reminds me of my old 850 Commando, not the most impressive brake I've ever used.

 

[Perry]

Blimey is that Joan Bakewell again ??

 

[The Sock]

Blimey is that Joan Bakewell again ??

Nah! He was the drinking woman's crumpet, Perry.

 

[Alzero]

I'm leaving mine in front. If it was good enough then and it's lasted till now, plus I think it looks better.
Behind reminds me of my old 850 Commando, not the most impressive brake I've ever used.View attachment 80990View attachment 80991

I don’t know why you were needing brakes: you’ve got parachutes on each leg!