on 11/18/11 1:26 PM, Mark Fredrickson at [email protected] wrote:

>> It looked like they nailed the brake
>> reach--pads at the bottom of the slots.
> 
> Slightly OT: why is this a good thing? I've heard this claim a few
> times. I can't think of reason why bottom of the slot would be better
> (or worse) than anywhere else in the slot.

Simplest reason is that it provides maximum clearance for fenders and larger
profile tires.   I think GP has been quoted as mentioning that mid slot is
fine with long reach brakes, while bottom of the slot is prefered for
standard/short reach brakes.

- J

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