Best v Brakes for under £50
nitrokid
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Hi,
I bought a carrera TDF about two months ago and the brakes are terrible. I am looking to buy a new pair but don't want to spend to much.
Thanks Jack.
I bought a carrera TDF about two months ago and the brakes are terrible. I am looking to buy a new pair but don't want to spend to much.
Thanks Jack.
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Why not try new brake pads? The ones fitted to most new bikes are poor. Swiss Stop or Coolstop could be your friends here.The older I get the faster I was0
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Think i got some SRAM rivals for about that and they came with swissstop pads. Really good.0
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Keep the pivots well greased and make sure you're using good pads. It's rare for the arms themselves to be responsible for poor performance.- - - - - - - - - -
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try the pads first - alot cheaper and makes loads of difference.
Makes listed above are good - try the 'salmon' ones at this time of year - great in the wet2012 Scott Foil 10 (Shimano dura ace) - in progress
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O.K thanks guys i will try the brake pads first. Saved me a bit of money to.0
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I have a Tdf Ltd Edition and it came with metal cartridge callipers fitted rather than standard rubber pads, which are actually quite decent for a road bike in that price bracket. If they are just crap in the rain, well thats a different kettle, because all bike brakes are crap in the rain.0
