TRP R970SL upgrade over Sram Red.
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The TRP R970SL have caught my eye and I think they would look pretty good on my Super Six. I know that it will be an upgrade based on weight but what about stopping performance? I have done a search and nothing has really come up on them vs sram red. I would appreciate any real road experience with the TRP brakes.
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I use the 970SL and they are every bit as good as the Campag Record brakes on my bike they replaced ... but lighter.
You will note that the 970SLs have a sliding quick release, while the new 970EQ has a cam-style quick release.
Do not buy the newly released 979EQ or 979SL because these are for the new generation Dura-Ace levers which pull more cable.
But the thing that's really poor about these brakes is that there is no rubber protector for the frame on the front brake arm - if the forks twist, say during a crash, the brake arm will smash into the top of your down tube. That is a sure fire way to break off your RH down tube cable guide, hence the Campagnolo rubber protector on their front brakes. Are you reading Mr Tektro?
You will note that the 970SLs have a sliding quick release, while the new 970EQ has a cam-style quick release.
Do not buy the newly released 979EQ or 979SL because these are for the new generation Dura-Ace levers which pull more cable.
But the thing that's really poor about these brakes is that there is no rubber protector for the frame on the front brake arm - if the forks twist, say during a crash, the brake arm will smash into the top of your down tube. That is a sure fire way to break off your RH down tube cable guide, hence the Campagnolo rubber protector on their front brakes. Are you reading Mr Tektro?
Valbrona wrote:...the 970SLs have a sliding quick release, while the new 970EQ has a cam-style quick release.
Actually the 970EQ has BOTH mechanisms (sliding + cam)...
Having owned the R960 - terrific brake - next time I would probably get brakes with a cam.
Shame if the R979 SL is 7900-only... the matte black and shape is super appealing.
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Frankie13 wrote:I was thinking to get the TRP979SL for my new Canyon Ultimate CF build with Campagnolo 11s. Are they really only for the new Shimano Brake/Shifters?
Yup. Campag brake levers have a more traditional 1:3 actuation ratio. The 979 brakes were introduced to work with DA7900 levers which pull 1:4.
Valbrona wrote:Frankie13 wrote:I was thinking to get the TRP979SL for my new Canyon Ultimate CF build with Campagnolo 11s. Are they really only for the new Shimano Brake/Shifters?
Yup. Campag brake levers have a more traditional 1:3 actuation ratio. The 979 brakes were introduced to work with DA7900 levers which pull 1:4.
The Glory cycles website does say they would work just fine with campagnolo too!
Since Campy is 1:3 what could I expect from the performance side?
1:3 or 1:4 what does this really mean
Slight grave dig here - but does anyone know where to buy the newer updated version of this brake, the R970EQ, online?
A year has passed and these still seem very hard to track down online. A couple on ebay, but only white with red decals, 2011 i think?
A year has passed and these still seem very hard to track down online. A couple on ebay, but only white with red decals, 2011 i think?
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You'll get them in the UK from any shop that can order from the distributor 'Upgrade'.
The 979s will work fine with Campag levers too - it's just that they'll also work better (i.e. better than the 970s) with the newer Shimano brake pull ratios.
The 979s will work fine with Campag levers too - it's just that they'll also work better (i.e. better than the 970s) with the newer Shimano brake pull ratios.
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Ive got the TRP 950SL's and they work ok. Im 65kg.
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