Joel Morrissette
Here's the summary:
Cantis, though adequate, are a compromise. Better is a set of discs. (I
knew this, and the next cross rig will have them.)
Pauls rock. They're expensive but worth the clams. Vintage Mafacs are
comparable if you can find them, but they're highly coveted.
Shimano BR550s are easier to adjust than Avids, have much better stopping
power and are generally superior. And they don't tend to squeal.
Tektro Oryx seem to take third place, with better engineering, no squeal and
adequate stopping power, but they didn't get the same accolades that the
Shimanos did.
So I have a set of BR550s waiting for me at the LBS on the way home
tonight. Thanks to everyone for your feedback.
One more month till cross season starts...
-Joel
On 7/30/07, Joel Morrissette wrote:
>
> I'm running Avid Shorty 4 brakes on my 'cross bike. On a good day, with
> the right humidity and the good lighting, the braking power fore-and-aft is
> sufficient. Most of the time, however, it leaves something to be desired.
> I have tried nearly all manner of brake pads (Ritcheys seem the best by
> far), am running a Salsa cable hanger (which helped a lot). With enough
> time and watchmaker's precision, I can get them dialed in. But, they still
> kinda...well...suck. I forget until I ride my race bike with compound road
> brakes. I know cantis will never be that powerful, but it still gives me
> the willies on a wet day.
>
> What are my options? I've read in a few places that the Shimano BR550s
> are easier to adjust with better stopping power - any opinions out there?
> Anyone have a set of Pauls they'll let go cheap? (Yeah, right). Any other
> suggestions?
>
> Thanks.
>
> -Joel
>
> --
> __o "It never gets easier,
> _ \<_ you just go faster."
> (_)/(_) -- Greg LeMond
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__o "It never gets easier,
_ \<_ you just go faster."
(_)/(_) -- Greg LeMond