any calipers for around £20?

GordonFreeman

Anyone know where I can get a set of some decent calipers for around £20?
I can't justify spending any more than that as it's only for the daily commute.

I thought these maybe?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SACCON-Calipe ... 3a7904c55c
or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-FRONT-OR- ... 4d02f68f7a

The current ones are old and sticking: viewtopic.php?f=40004&t=12881796

ShutUpLegs

Ribble do the SRAM Apex for around £30

keef66

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php ... 0s100p2607

nathancom

Wiggle do some Miche calipers for £18, get decent reviews.

GordonFreeman

nathancom wrote:

Wiggle do some Miche calipers for £18, get decent reviews.

As those aren't dual pivot, will they have problems with one side of the pads touching the rims first or sticking?

noiseboyfeetman

GordonFreeman wrote:

nathancom wrote:

Wiggle do some Miche calipers for £18, get decent reviews.

As those aren't dual pivot, will they have problems with one side of the pads touching the rims first or sticking?

If they're Miche Performance I haven't had any such issues. I find the brakes aren't very good in wet conditions but that might just be as a result of the brake pads that came on my bike as opposed to the calipers themselves. I'd be tempted to possibly spend slightly more if you commute in all weathers or at least make sure you have decent pads for crappy weather.

keef66

If the Wiggle ones are the same as those I linked to on Spa, then they are dual pivot.

Go with Wiggle if they are £18 cos delivery is free

angelic upstart

Got a set of shimano 105 calipers, good nick, yours for £20 plus postage

keef66

If your originals are from the 80's then they may be long drop; the 105's may not allow you to drop the brake blocks down far enough to clear the tyre.

Have a look on sheldon brown and measure the brake drop