Originally Posted by
RB1-luvr
My bike with the best braking performance is my RB-1 with circa 2016-ish Ksyrium Elite wheels and Shimano Ultegra brakes. I have to be careful using the front brake it's so strong. I have many disc brake bikes, hydraulic and mechanical.
Thats a good point - I had 105 rim brakes before and they were pretty good. The Athena calipers are definitely a bit flexy, but so light. I could upgrade the caliper and also try the compressionless hose.
But I haven't done a crit since last summer. Think I'll definitely ride a bit once it restarts before any medalling.