Thorne Adventure Tandem front brake.

[Paulus]

I am looking at a tandem as described above. I have noticed that the front V brake is behind the front fork. Is this normal and does it have any advantage/disadvantage over the front brake in the normal position?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7l0AAOSwK3tgrUy~/s-l1600.jpg

 

[Rocky]

I have this set up on my Thorn Nomad Mk2. I'm not sure of the advantages/disadvantages other than to say, it has never caused any problems and works fine. I've ridden it fully loaded, unloaded and in-between. I'm guessing the main issue is the aesthetics of it.

 

[Ian H]

That massive crown means there's room, so why not? The other question is what advantage does that massive crown give.

 

[mistyoptic]

Maybe because, under heavy braking, you’re pushing the brake mech towards the fork rather than pulling it away? Is that mechanically more robust given the extra load of a tandem?

discs on ours so can’t compare

 

[Sharky]

Some discussions about Thorne brakes here
http://thorncyclesforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=12190.0

 

[Paulus]

Thanks for the replies.