Cyclocross - Cane Creek SCX-5 Cantilever Brake ?

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johnism
10-14-10, 09:50 AM
These brakes any good or should I avoid them?
I am also looking at the Avid Shorty 6 ..

moralleper
10-14-10, 10:02 AM
I have these brakes on my Redline Conquest Pro. They are easy to adjust and provide decent braking. I do not experence any shuddering of the fork either. I actually just bought another pair at biketiresdirect.com for my wifes JTS that I plan on installing this weekend.
KonAaron Snake
10-14-10, 10:08 AM
I haven't used the Avid Shorty 6, but I absolutely despise the Shorty 4.

PacersGuy
10-14-10, 12:02 PM
personally, i prefer this brake over the avids. tough to go wrong with either. seems like i feel more stopping power with the cane creek, but better modulation with the avid.
flargle
10-15-10, 08:12 AM
I like them, have used them for years. AFAIK they are rebadged Tektro Oryx, but come with nicer pads.
UBUvelo
10-15-10, 08:02 PM
just got some myself....will be testing them in my first race of the season (finally!)....but they've done well in 'training' this past week. got mine on sale thru good ole Nashbar
alaska
10-23-10, 08:24 PM
I haven't used the Avid Shorty 6, but I absolutely despise the Shorty 4.

i'm pretty sure the only difference between the shorty 4 and 6 is the hardware. i've also hated my shorty 4s.
mr.smith.pdx
10-26-10, 05:48 PM
i've also hated my shorty 4s.
I hated my shorty 4's as well. I put some Tektro CR720's last year and have never looked back. I put the smaller (road sized) pads on the front (I hear they sell them that way now) and the fork judder went away.
It's hard to beat at about $20 a wheel.