Originally Posted by bastianbike

Hi. I'm new to Bike Forums, so I wasn't sure where to post this question. (Feel free to direct me to a more appropriate thread if need be.)

I recently purchased a 2016 Jamis Sonik as a gift for a friend who has never ridden brakeless before. I suspect it will be 50/50 street/track. I ride a fixed gear with a front brake used solely for emergencies (NYC cab doors yo). I've already upgraded some components on the Sonik--switched out the crankset for an FSA Carbon Track 49T w/ Platinum Pro Megaquad BB, for starters. The '16 Sonik is already drilled for brakes, and I'd like to send a set, uninstalled, along with it. (I might leave levers for later because there's a lot of preference and fitting involved in that.) Without getting into the should you or should you not (learn to) ride brakeless on a fixed gear argument, could anyone recommend a good brakeset for the '16 Sonik? I'm hoping to find something in black, for aesthetics. Since it shouldn't be used heavily, it doesn't need to be anything crazy. I was even thinking something as simple as State Bicycle Co. or Tektro. I'd appreciate any advice you have to offer.

Thank you kindly!