Finding Cruiser Brakes

[mrhite65]

I have a Micargi Cougar GTS and want to put hand brakes on it. I found the double pull hand brake but, can't find the actual brakes for it. I see brakes on the multi speed cruisers, can't find just the brakes for them that will go over the fender.
Thanks for input!

[Finfan]

I'm not sure what the fenders are like on your bike, but for mine I just added a pair of old side pull brakes. Without the pads on they fit over the fender no problem. If they won't fit I did see pictures from one builder who just used a pair of channel locks to dent in the sides of the fender enough that the brakes would fit. If you can lace a wheel you might also consider a disc or drum brake for the front. Good luck!

[mrhite65]

I have a side pull off a BMX but, they don't look long enough to grab the wheel. Maybe it's just an illusion. Maybe I need to know what kind of brakes will fit from other bikes.

[lennyharp]

Odyssey 1999 Brake/Lever Set For BMX is the set I just bought for an old cruiser. They are the longest reach of a current quality brake but is not as good as a disk, cantelever or v brake set up.

[jerseykat1]

if you are not afraid to ruin your paint job (you can repaint it) i would weld on some 10mm x1.25 (not 100% sure on the thread pitch, you should buy the studs that i am about to mention first then match up the nuts) nuts to your frame and fork (provided its a steel frame) install some cantelever studs to the nuts you just welded on(local bike shop sells them) and install some v brakes, IMO sidepull brakes just don't cut it, v brakes or disc brakes work great.

[lennyharp]

www.BikeParts.com search over 39,000 bike parts
Here are some common steel brazeons if you want to braze or weld them on a steel frame.
NOVA CYCLES"The Framebuilder's Source"
Nova Cycles is another supplier I have gotten frame building parts from.

[CalgarysFool]

Tektro apparently has a side pull brake designed for beach style cruisers. It's model A324, if I recall.

I just can't find anywhere on the net to order it, and Tektro doesn't deal with individuals.

Brenton

[mrhite65]

I found these brakes Cruiser | BikepartsUSA and they are suppost to be for a cruiser.This is the size they gave 1020x35 front & rear. Does this sound like they will fit?

[jerseykat1]

side pull brakes suck IMO unless you can find a good pair of pitbull brakes the really good stuff from back in the day and they are impossible to find only sidepulls left is the cheap ****. if you can weld and paint install v brakes your life kind of depends on it.

[mrhite65]

My bike is chrome and I can't weld. Does the v brakes put on a greater force?
I found some BMX pitbull brakes. Is that the same thing?