These brakes any good?
andy83
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Need some new brakes, basically the winter has killed my bike and brake calipers hardly move anymore (yes ive changed cables and cleaned them)
My bearings have gone on my back wheel so replacing that with an easton ea50 wheel and might aswell do the brakes at the same time. Can only afford to do the back until pay day though so will have a bit of an odd looking bike
Anyway dont want to spend the earth on brakes but are these any good. I have spare pads for this type so dont want to get different style
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Shima ... 360020772/
theyre to replace the standard ones on my trek 1.2
anyone any better cheaper options im happy to listen
Thanks in advance
My bearings have gone on my back wheel so replacing that with an easton ea50 wheel and might aswell do the brakes at the same time. Can only afford to do the back until pay day though so will have a bit of an odd looking bike
Anyway dont want to spend the earth on brakes but are these any good. I have spare pads for this type so dont want to get different style
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Shima ... 360020772/
theyre to replace the standard ones on my trek 1.2
anyone any better cheaper options im happy to listen
Thanks in advance
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105 seems to be workhorse level ie good strong and light with out eye watering prices. don't be afraid to look at other companies though.0
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If you are going to spend that amount of money, get the Ultegra SL ones from Planet X
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/BCSHU10S-FR-GRYx-x-x-x-x-x-x-x
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Fancy that!, I've just fitted some of these today
I only have one on the front at the mo, but I've replaced an old Sora with the 105. I'll most likely replace the rear in a few weeks too.
- A lot smoother than my previous Sora (mostly because the Sora was quite old!)
- Quick release works better - this didn't work at all on my old brake!
- Stopping power is a bit better, but not massively. This is probably down to setup/pads anyway. The 105's do actually come with pads which I didn't know (I've got some koolstop pads to try out later as I've heard good things about them).
- Looks sexy in black!
One problem I did find with the 105s is that the adjuster for the shoe clearance has a slot, into which the outer casing of the brake cable should fit (I think anyway!). The slots actually too small for the brake cable to fit. I could file down the casing I suppose, but instead I found that old Sora adjuster fits, so I'm using that instead.
I would say they aren't bad value for money, but I don't know much about road bike components so just went off the reviews.0 -
105s with koolstops on is an excellent combination.Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
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good choice of calipers but would have to recommend swissstop pads. Have used ultegra, duraace, koolstop etc but swissstop are simply excellent brakes (have used the clincher and tubular versions and both are great)0
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Just fitted some, they're good. Managed to get a barely used pair with new pads in the classifieds on here for a very fair price.0
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Yup good brakes but them most are these days, its the pads that make the real difference, koolstops or swissstops are amazing, I can really tell the difference when I'm using my ribble with has plan old standard campag pads, stopping distances are considerably longer.Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
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A couple of guys at work have the 105s, one other the Ultegras. Both look pretty well made imo. I'd be happy to have 105s on my bike if they fit0
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gabriel959 wrote:If you are going to spend that amount of money, get the Ultegra SL ones from Planet X
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/BCSHU10S-FR-GRY0 -
thanks for replies
hmmm tempted with the ultegra, but im a fussy sod and am in the middle of upgraded most components on bike, just think if I change the mech's levers etc to ultegra will end up costing me a lot more than if I got the 105 stuff. Straight away its £10 more for the brake calipers f & r. Yes I know I may be tight but hopefully getting a second bike soon so cant spend loads.
I have spare koolstops which I currently use and will prob change over when put new brakes on. Have just looked at some second hand ones on ebay etc but I get put off with the term "plenty of life left in them" my current ones have plenty of life if i change the spring and put up with rubbish movement in the caliper
Think im going to purchase the rear for now, just wanted to get peoples opinions on the calipers so thanks0 -
the only reason I would get the Ultegras is because they are more adjustable than the 105s.x-x-x-x-x-x-x-x
Commuting / Winter rides - Jamis Renegade Expert
Pootling / Offroad - All-City Macho Man Disc
Fast rides Cannondale SuperSix Ultegra0 -
ah I see
that is a problem ive had with current ones, not much adjustment
hm im tempted, may wait til payday and get the both at the same time.
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Planet-X is free P&P, so no point waiting!
SimonCurrently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0 -
I've got 2003 version 105's on my road bike (with bog standard clarkes pads pressing on Rigida DPX rims). They're ok but, and I appreciate that it could be the pads, they're not that grippy. You do sometimes wonder if you're actually going to stop.
I'm going to try either swiss or kool stop pads next time.
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Now... When do I go with replacing the pads - is it when I'm down to the bottom of the groove and there is a solid wedge of brake pad - or when I look down and go - brakes look a bit worn, perhaps I should replace...
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MonkeyMonster wrote:In an attempt to reduce re-use, recycle posts...
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Now... When do I go with replacing the pads - is it when I'm down to the bottom of the groove and there is a solid wedge of brake pad - or when I look down and go - brakes look a bit worn, perhaps I should replace...
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If the groves are not there anymore, it's probably time to replace.FCN 4(?) (Commuter - Genesis Croix de Fer)
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As above, 105s with salmon koolstops work well, dry or wet.
In my experience, with the standard pads in the rain is much the same as brakeless.0 -
Cheers,
Got the brakes and made me realise how knackered mine are just by seeing how they sprong back, mine done at all, I put them on the weekend, may just put the koolstops on as I know they are good0