Velo Orange brakes quality question
05-06-12, 08:04 PM
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Velo Orange brakes quality question
I have been using older Shimano 105 brakes on my old 1982 Raleigh. I decided today to replace them with new Shimano 105 brakes but found that they do not have a long enough reach to line up with my rims. The bike came with 27x1.25 rims but I use 700C rims now. Velo Orange produces a long reach brake but I am curious about the quality. Has anyone ever bought from them and do you have an opinion as to the quality? They are slightly more expensive than 105s by about $20 a pair.
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05-06-12, 10:49 PM
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Tektro brakes are pretty well-regarded Shimano clones. I'd use the long-reach as opposed to the extra-long reach ones.
FWIW, Harris Cyclery sells them, as well: https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/brake...ers.html#47-57
FWIW, Harris Cyclery sells them, as well: https://sheldonbrown.com/harris/brake...ers.html#47-57
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Velo-Orange brakes are made by Tektro, I think. Decent enough, but I'd probably exchange the pads for Kool-Stop brand just because.
Also, are these Shimano brakes long enough for your conversion?
https://harriscyclery.net/product/shi...r4646-qc49.htm
https://harriscyclery.net/product/shi...r4647-qc49.htm
Also, are these Shimano brakes long enough for your conversion?
https://harriscyclery.net/product/shi...r4646-qc49.htm
https://harriscyclery.net/product/shi...r4647-qc49.htm
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If you can buy just the front calliper, that's the go, IMO. Any old brake can lock up the rear.
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