front brakes on a 26'' cruiser

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smurftrooper

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hi ho! im new to the forum and the gas bike world, ive owned several mopeds and switched it up to a cheaper gas bike conversion. im wondering how the bloody **** can i install front rim brakes on a cruiser style bicycle? the local bike shop says theres nowere on my frame to mount the brake caliper, and ive seen A LOT of cruiser bikes with rim brakes on em. any advice on this subject? im afraid of drilling into the forks themselves to mount a caliper.
 
Buy a fork that has a hole drilled already than you wont be scared. What kind of fork do you have? I my self would drill my own and not fret it.

Adam
 
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What's the bike? You can get a front caliper brake adapter for old Schwinns which might also work on some other makes where the front fender screws into the bottom of the fork tube.
SB
 
Are brake calipers like the side pulls wide enough to keep and clear the fender if installed in the fender hole? Wanting to do this but want to make sure before ordering. And is it safe to assume u would place the brake handle on the throttle side of the handlebars?
 
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