Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Good Front Brake for Fixed Geard/Single Speed

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klp14klp
03-02-09, 08:40 PM
I am about to get a fixed gear/single speed bike, specifically the Kilo TT. I was wondering what everyone recommends as a good front brake, but not to expensive.

Thanks,
klp14klp

JacoKierkegaard
03-02-09, 08:44 PM
I think a lot of people have said they're satisfied with that Tektro kit from BikeIsland.
Ken Cox
03-03-09, 01:39 AM
I don't know what qualifies as "not too expensive," but I like Cane Creek's brake for $97 msrp:

http://www.canecreek.com/sl-dual-pivot-caliper-brakes.html

roadfix
03-03-09, 01:53 AM
Single pivots look nicer but dual pivots are better stoppers.
tFUnK
03-03-09, 02:01 AM
had a similar question few days ago. discussion here (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=515791) and here (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=513562).
lukewall
03-03-09, 08:14 AM
Titanium Zero Gravity brakes.
jmio
03-03-09, 08:38 AM
I have the tektro brake kit, it works, 34$ too.
ZiP0082
03-03-09, 11:11 AM
I have the tektro brake kit, it works, 34$ too.

I use this as well. The pads don't seem to be the best, but it does what it's supposed to do.
PunctualAlex
03-03-09, 11:35 AM
Ask at your LBS, they probably have some old dual-pivot calipers sitting around for $10 or less, they can help with a cable/lever too. Not sure if you're new to this, but a brake is something you want to have installed correctly the first time. Relying on a brake that won't work is worse than riding brakeless in the first place.