Cyclocross - Squealing Brakes and Missing Google-fu

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daintonj
08-08-08, 10:06 AM
I have real issues with brake judder and squeal on my carbon forked cx bike. I met someone while riding who solved this on his cx bike by switching to a fork crown mounted brake hanger.

The only problem is I can't find a uk supplier for one. Any ideas?

scattered73
08-08-08, 10:27 AM
I don't know if this is a true, I have a crown mounted one on my steel fork and it was squealing last night though I am a little overdue for some brake adjustment.
threeflys
08-08-08, 12:55 PM
I have a carbon fork on my Giant TCX and had squeal I couldn't get rid of, the bike had Avid shorty cantis on it. I replaced the Avids with Tektro CR720s and no issues now. What brakes are you running?

daintonj
08-08-08, 03:49 PM
The current brakes are Shimano BR-A550 and this is a cheaper first attempt than buying new brakes.

http://www.fisheroutdoor.co.uk/public/index.php/product/BP1272F.html