Originally Posted by
badger1
2. Objectives: ergonomics, durability, and save a little weight in the process. Ergonomics: drivetrain/brakes. Durability: drivetrain/brakes (especially), and headset. Specialized sold this bike with a crap 'caged ball bearing' headset.
This is a good example of what I still need to learn more about, I am totally clueless on headsets.
That had to go. The brakes I couldn't keep adjusted. The TRPs are fantastic; they've been on the bike since Spring '11, and I've not done a thing to them except clean 'em up occasionally and a single (yes, one) pad replacement.
And this is exactly the kind of feedback I value very highly.
I've got no choice but to use rim brakes on my old Trek and I have ordered in some Deore XT V-Brakes and if they fail to live up to my expectations, then I would be very happy to give the TRP's a go.