Few quick questions - Lights / Lock / Breaks
will_85
Posts: 84
So thought id box off a few quick questions in one go....
Looking for some half decent budget lights.... don't do much night time riding, but will want be seen around central London when I do - any suggestions?
Also looking for a decent lock that's transportable, but wont break the bank.
And finally, im not really happy the the Tekro calipers on my 2012 Carrera Virtuoso, ive changed the pads to Shimano Ultegra, but they still aint great.... Any suggestions on might be a worth while upgrade without shelling out mega bucks?
Any help would be appreciated & please, no "I wouldn't bother upgrading parts on that bike" as im happy enough with what I have for now....
Thanks in advance :P
Looking for some half decent budget lights.... don't do much night time riding, but will want be seen around central London when I do - any suggestions?
Also looking for a decent lock that's transportable, but wont break the bank.
And finally, im not really happy the the Tekro calipers on my 2012 Carrera Virtuoso, ive changed the pads to Shimano Ultegra, but they still aint great.... Any suggestions on might be a worth while upgrade without shelling out mega bucks?
Any help would be appreciated & please, no "I wouldn't bother upgrading parts on that bike" as im happy enough with what I have for now....
Thanks in advance :P
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Koostop salmon brake pads would be a good start. Tektro brakes aren't the best, but Koolstop pads will certainly improve that performance. Whether that alone will be enough only you can say.0
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koolstop salmon are fine
for info on locks, read this...
http://www.lfgss.com/thread17938.html
...the first two posts are updated with latest info
london is high risk, plenty of thieving scum with tools, do not skimp on the lockmy bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny0 -
If you want a genuinely thief-proof lock, then its going to be heavy so best leave it where you need it instead of lugging it about. For portability, Kryptonite mini is small enough to carry with you and a 2 metre cable to pass through wheels etc.Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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For Lights see viewtopic.php?f=40020&t=12928236
Brakeads I use Swisstop Green, there are a few to choose from so read the descriptions.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/swissstop/Summer - Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 9.0 Team
Winter - Trek Madone 3.5 2012 with UDi2 upgrade.
For getting dirty - Moda Canon0