CX Brakes?

surreyxc
surreyxc Posts: 293
edited August 2010 in Road buying advice
I will open this in saying I do not believe the comments that decent braking on a CX bike 'is for *****' or that 'you should not use your brakes.

I think having the best braking performance can only help. My current ones are rubbish, any recommendations to some great 'stoppers'

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  • SBezza
    SBezza Posts: 2,173
    What brakes have you currently got?
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Avid Ultimates are the dog's dinglies according to a mate - might look to upgrade my TRPs shortly. Pad choice is important too - probably look at some Swiss Stop greens.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    I should also have said Avid BB-7 discs - but only if you have a frame+forks to take discs - they are a degree of magnitude better than any cantilever - they are very easy to set up and don't clog with mud. Downside is that they're a bit porky.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • MrBlond
    MrBlond Posts: 161
    Tektro CR720 / 520.

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