Bicycle Mechanics - Ultegra brakes

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Lameness
05-30-06, 10:40 AM
My Specialized Allez is almost brand new and i'm already getting the urge to upgrade. I was thinking of going with an Ultegra caliper in the front. Are there any things I should know before ordering the Ultegra brake setup? Is it strictly a bolt on, plug and play deal?

capwater
05-30-06, 10:51 AM
Yup model number is BR6600 for the new stuff or BR6500 old model.
Lameness
05-30-06, 11:32 AM
So the Ultegra brakes will bolt right up in place of the el-cheapos that come on there stock?

Lameness
05-30-06, 06:18 PM
So noone knows the answer??
dgaddes
05-30-06, 06:53 PM
So noone knows the answer??

Yes they will, noooo problem!
HillRider
05-30-06, 09:57 PM
Yes they will bolt right in place but they aren't strictly plug-and-play. You will have to ajust the pads to line up with your rims and adjust the cable tension for the proper clearance.
Lameness
05-31-06, 10:53 AM
Thanks guys! I'm really surprised that you can get Ultegra brakes for so cheap. A sponsor on here has them for $59.95. Not bad!
operator
05-31-06, 11:07 AM
That's because brakes are brakes. There's nothing inherently special about one dual pivot compared to the next.

In fact those Tektro dual pivots are lighter than ultegras.
barba
05-31-06, 11:11 AM
That's because brakes are brakes. There's nothing inherently special about one dual pivot compared to the next.

In fact those Tektro dual pivots are lighter than ultegras.

I don't know about that. The Ultegras I have now feel noticably better than the house brand brakes I replaced on my Cannondale. They feel more responsive and stop much better.