Tektro R750 brakes?
02-01-06, 09:11 PM
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Tektro R750 brakes?
Anybody out there running the Tektro R750 carbon road brake calipers? How about the RX40's? Seeking some feed back on these.
https://www.tektro.com/02products/08r750.php
https://www.tektro.com/02products/08r750.php
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the RX40 looks identical to the unlabeled brakes that come on a lot of treks... i believe i have seen the front/rear set of RX40s selling online for $40. for comparison a set of 105 brakes is $49.95 at a few places.
(or $65 for front and rear ultegra 6500)
(or $65 for front and rear ultegra 6500)
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I have the Tektro RX40's. Actually a great brake. Strong dual pivot brake that weighs about 300 grams. Cheap too. Whats not to like.
Actually sometimes the brake pads they come with are crap. I've purchased a newer bike that came with them though and it looks like they've improved the pads.
Actually sometimes the brake pads they come with are crap. I've purchased a newer bike that came with them though and it looks like they've improved the pads.
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Originally Posted by thewalrus
the RX40 looks identical to the unlabeled brakes that come on a lot of treks... i believe i have seen the front/rear set of RX40s selling online for $40. for comparison a set of 105 brakes is $49.95 at a few places.
(or $65 for front and rear ultegra 6500)
(or $65 for front and rear ultegra 6500)
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on a test ride on a tcr...it had the r750...I did not see any dif from the rx40s that I have on my Look. The pads are a bit hard so I would recomend new 105 pads or better to be put on the front brake. After I did this I am very,very happy with the rx40's.
