Black caliper options.
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Black caliper options.
I need some calipers for a new build I'm going to be working on soon. I am going with 09 Rival and figure that silver brakes I have laying around might look strange. So in the spirit of OCP, I am going with black brakes. Anything better than the regular old Rival with Kool Stop pads?
I know Cane Creek has some. I have some Records, but need them to be SRAM compatible(i.e. with a quick release).
I know Cane Creek has some. I have some Records, but need them to be SRAM compatible(i.e. with a quick release).
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Tektro makes some black brakes. I have the RX-40. They're cheapish, pretty light, and brake really well with Kool Stop pads. They're Shimano style, is that the same as SRAM?
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The 09 black Rivals rock!! I switched to them after having Dura Ace 7700 series brakes and the difference is amazing. Really, stick with the black SRAM Rivals.
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11-13-08, 09:07 PM
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Shimano 105 - the 5500 version came in black and can occasionally be found new on Ebay for cheap.
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No, I think he was suggesting it. The '09 Rival brake calipers are black:
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/ro...5317.20.1.html
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/ro...5317.20.1.html
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I get that.
What I'm asking is; is there anything better than the Rival brakes that can be found in black?
I use Record and Dura Ace brakes right now. My TT bike has some Tektros that are terrible.
With the new updates to Rival for 09, there is hardly a reason to shell out any money for Force IMO. I'm not paying for the bike(except components), so I am trying put a good performing race rig together for a reasonable price.
What I'm asking is; is there anything better than the Rival brakes that can be found in black?
I use Record and Dura Ace brakes right now. My TT bike has some Tektros that are terrible.
With the new updates to Rival for 09, there is hardly a reason to shell out any money for Force IMO. I'm not paying for the bike(except components), so I am trying put a good performing race rig together for a reasonable price.
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No, I think he was suggesting it. The '09 Rival brake calipers are black:
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/ro...5317.20.1.html
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/ro...5317.20.1.html
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I just replaced a set of Ultegra brakes with Black 09 Rivals. They are noticeably better. Both have stock pads.
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=31365
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=31365
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You don't need 'em. I've ridden Mavic SSC brakes with D/A for almost 4 years and never had an issue. The power is so powerful, linear and progressive that you can run them a bit looser than other brakes and still have more than enough stopping power.
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