Brakes
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This forum is good for a laugh like this.Grill wrote:... DA on a budget.
What other bike gear forum considers your "low budget" choice the top-of-the-line product from a top-of-the-heap company?
That said, when it comes to brakes, I'll agree with the other people. Get used or last-gen Dura-Ace or Ultegra.
Even with DA 9000 levers, the older brakes work great. I know the pull isn't "optimized", but it's still better than most anything else in the history of cycling.
I ran DA 9000 levers, SRAM levers and DA 7700 levers with DA 7700 brakes. They all worked well, but best with the 9000's.
I recently got DA 9000 brakes to match my levers. Really good, but not a world of difference above the 7700s. And, the newer calipers are heavier than my old ones.
I had Tektro brakes with 105 levers. They were "functional".
There is zero chance I'd ever put Tektro brakes on a bike I was building for myself. Not with the cost and availability of Ultegra and DA brakes. This is one area where spending an additional $50 is going to net the biggest real-world benefit you'll get for your money on a bike (IMO).
Last edited by BikeAnon on Wed Mar 16, 2016 3:20 am, edited 1 time in total.
DA9000 can be found pretty cheap these days otherwise ee for the WW build. Stay away from trp, tektro etc as they offer poor modulation, power etc.
I wonder how cheap full DA has gotten. Maybe I don't even want to know.
I can't remember what site I was on today, I saw full Ultegra group (cranks, chain, brakes, levers, cables... a FULL group) for $550. No chance I'd build a bike with Tektro.
I can't remember what site I was on today, I saw full Ultegra group (cranks, chain, brakes, levers, cables... a FULL group) for $550. No chance I'd build a bike with Tektro.
Go on ebay for DA calipers. I agree get DA either latest or last versions are great. BikeAnon is right on about them. Personally I like to get the best stuff I can afford and keep it for several years rather than mid-range and waste time wanting upgrade. I guess there are different personality and consumer types too. I tend to go gung ho with cycling and ride so so so much that the parts become secondary to the body, and keeping it in top form. But parts like Dura Ace and other top tier stuff like Red and SR are going to keep working when you need it to. Set it and forget it. I also hate wasting time day dreaming about upgrades. Go all in and be over it. I also never mess with boutique parts I am more of a factory kit type of guy. But to each his own, and I still love browsing Fairwheel!
Echoing the others, EE are by far the best brakes, just amazing performance. D/A are excellent, either current 9000 or prior 7900's. If you have a Campy drivetrain, stick with Campy Record, just really good brakes, no need to stretch the budget to SR (unless for vanity reasons)
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He was asking something without breaking the bank. EE and Dura Ace in not in the picture. Tektro 741 is $60 brakeset. Stay away from Tektro due to poor performance. Get Ultegra or Dura Ace, if you can afford it.
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what about sram force? way lighter than ultegra, and cheaper as well.
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