Originally Posted by
jaded_fable
Well, for starters, its the only black metal on my bike- I'd like to switch to something silver in any event. Besides that, the action has just never felt particularly smooth nor has the stopping force felt particularly substantial. I'd be willing to spend a bit more than that if theres a good performance upgrade in reach for a bit more money. Just looking for some suggestions, I suppose.
+1 to what everyone said.
Tektro generally makes a pretty damn good brake for the cost. In order to keep costs down, they give you crappy pads. Kinda like how electronic manufacturers use really crappy batteries in their products. It's to keep costs down. I'd much rather have ****ty batteries and pads, than a ****ty flashlight or caliper. The consumables are where the costs are cut.
+1 to KoolStops. The Salmons are really good in wet weather, but if you never ride in the rain, get the Blacks. They perform better in the dry. If you ride all year round, try out the dual compounds.