Which breaks are better?
09-10-07, 02:02 PM
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Which breaks are better?
I am deciding between upgrading to ultegra breaks or campy breaks. Which one of these is better and why?
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09-10-07, 02:03 PM
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I have both. The Ultegras are more responsive but I prefer the looks of the Centaurs. And they work just fine.
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Breaks are never good on your bike unless they're to eat fig newtons.
As far as brakes go, all new double-pivots will stop you more than amply.
As far as brakes go, all new double-pivots will stop you more than amply.
09-10-07, 02:29 PM
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Using campy or shimano levers? Bye bye to quick release if you're using shimano.
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09-10-07, 03:09 PM
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At the risk of being strung up by OCP police, I have these on my Surly and they work great.
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09-10-07, 04:12 PM
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If you use Shimano, use the Shimano brakes. Campy doesn't have the opening lever on the brakes.
09-10-07, 04:34 PM
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I have campy chorus brakes with ultegra brake levers. It's not a big deal; I just remember the number of revolutions the orbital was set at when I loosen it to remove the wheel.
09-10-07, 05:07 PM
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Yeah, but wait until you bust a spoke and need to open the brakes to get that last little bit so they don't rub.
They're there for a purpose.
They're there for a purpose.
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Breaks are never good on a bicycle. I suggest you go look for a new frame.
09-10-07, 05:11 PM
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Those are the brakes.
