Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Dia Compe Brakes?

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ALX

10-08-10, 04:54 AM

first post.
thinking about getting a dia compe front break for the new "BIG RED" Custom Alloy Rolling Project.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200522052047&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_5642wt_1208

Anyone have experience with this brake?
also accepting opinions on budget pads.
thanks in advance.

ichitz

10-08-10, 08:36 AM

they seem like the same brake as their keirin brakes, which i have on one of my bikes. Well it works. It feels a little bulky and stiffer compared to Tektro brakes.
As far as pads, kool stop.

milkcratebasket

10-08-10, 11:51 PM

They are decent brakes. I used them for awhile.. and have been meaning the mount them again.. Stopped me in a jiffy when I had them on.