Originally Posted by
Mhendricks
+1 I have the same brake calipers on my Orbea Orca. While they are modern, they are the best brakes I've had on a bike.
I haven't completed the build for my 'tout Mavic' because I'm struggling to find a 66cm or 27" (frame not wheels size) Cannondale frame that hasn't been abused. Most 66cm Cannondales sold are actually 63cm frames (which are 66cm to the top of the seat collar). I'm looking for a true 66cm frame (around 68cm to the top of the collar) or a 27" frame which is around 73cm to the top of the collar.
So I haven't actually tried out my SSC brakes yet. Considering so many people have reviewed these and like them better than the Campy exoskeleton brakes, the SRAM Red calipers, the Shimano Dura-Ace calipers, and the Zero-Gravity brakeset, I've just got to ask: What makes the Mavic SSC calipers 'better' that everyone is replacing their high zoot kit?
I'm using 'em 'cause they are Mavic, but what makes 'em "good"?