My toe overlap problem comes when I switch bikes and forget that there will be toe overlap on the road bike (700c). The hybrid, with 26" wheels, doesn't cause a problem and if I don't ride the road bike often enough I forget to avoid toe overlap! You just train yourself not to have your feet in the wrong place during turns. I'm spending lots of time on the hybrid this year, pulling a trailer, and I'm out of practice on the road bike. So far no falls, I'm just annoyed with myself.

The problem with the brakes sounds nasty--please let us know how the fit goes!