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Originally Posted by rjones28
(Post 16517814)
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Originally Posted by BoSoxYacht
(Post 16517990)
Those are so pretty, but I wonder if they work as well as 6800 brakes.
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Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
(Post 16518528)
I'm curious to hear what they're replacing and how they compare. I know the planet x brakes are pretty light, but are the grams really worth it.
These look nice, but do they work well? |
They're not replacing anything. New project. My other bike has Tektro R538s.
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Originally Posted by BoSoxYacht
(Post 16518568)
I'm curious because I have a new pair of 6800 brakes(unused), but I wouldn't mind selling them.
These look nice, but do they work well? |
A whole new array of stuff for my commuter:
Shimano 3N72 Dynamo hub Mavic XM317 rims for both front and rear Wheelsmith DB spokes XT M770 V-Brakes XT M786 Rear Derailleur - 10 speed Dyna Sys Deore M591 Shifters Deore M610 Brake levers Deore 11-34 Cassette KMC 10 sp Chain Planet Bike clip-on fenders Busch & Muller CYO Premium dynamo light. It rides like a brand new bike now. It was a 1990 Trek 7000 that I upgraded and it was mostly all original LX 7sp gear. Some of it is still on the bike. I did all the work myself, including building the wheels. The rear was built on the original LX hub. |
Originally Posted by BoSoxYacht
(Post 16518568)
I'm curious because I have a new pair of 6800 brakes(unused), but I wouldn't mind selling them.
These look nice, but do they work well? |
Originally Posted by BoSoxYacht
(Post 16517990)
Those are so pretty, but I wonder if they work as well as 6800 brakes.
Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
(Post 16518528)
I'm curious to hear what they're replacing and how they compare. I know the planet x brakes are pretty light, but are the grams really worth it.
I went to order a set of the black one today for my buddy, but they are out of stock of the black sets in the US for now. |
Do they work as well as 6800's
No they don't. I replaced a set of those with 6800's and braking improved with less effort. The Planet X are good brakes but I get more stopping confidence with the 6800's just not as sexy looking. I would own them again though if I wanted to go for the looks and still have reasonable braking . |
Originally Posted by bianchi10
(Post 16518911)
I still like mine a lot. I feel they are as good as the 6700 calipers I had. The 6700 maybe felt a bit Firmer, but they braking power is about the same IMO. At first, the Planet X calipers felt squishy but then I adjusted them and they feel great. I found that having them closer to the wheel helps them to not feel squishy.
I went to order a set of the black one today for my buddy, but they are out of stock of the black sets in the US for now. Hmm, I'm tempted. I think the blue ones would look good on my bike. |
The above is a common misconception in regard to brakes. You cannot tell a caliper's braking power based on feel. The aftermarket stuff certainly looks cool, but when it comes to function, it's really tough to beat Shimano calipers.
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Getting these Williams 38 carbon clinchers for the new bike. The wheels will be here tomorrow and hopefully the bike this week( been a 4 week wait so far on the bike)
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Originally Posted by Silvercivic27
(Post 16519513)
The above is a common misconception in regard to brakes. You cannot tell a caliper's braking power based on feel. The aftermarket stuff certainly looks cool, but when it comes to function, it's really tough to beat Shimano calipers.
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That's cool, everyone is different. I personally am not willing to compromise function for weight anywhere on my bikes and especially when it comes to my brakes.
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I have different brakes on all of my bikes...I honestly can't say any are better at stopping my bike than the other. Hmm, now I need to go do some testing.
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Originally Posted by Silvercivic27
(Post 16519601)
That's cool, everyone is different. I personally am not willing to compromise function for weight anywhere on my bikes and especially when it comes to my brakes.
I don't think I'm compromising here. |
Originally Posted by rjones28
(Post 16519739)
I don't care about the weight. I like the design, they weren't way more expensive than the Campy brakes I was considering, and folks that have them say good things about them.
I don't think I'm compromising here. |
Originally Posted by SpeshulEd
(Post 16519708)
I have different brakes on all of my bikes...I honestly can't say any are better at stopping my bike than the other. Hmm, now I need to go do some testing.
Originally Posted by RJM
(Post 16515939)
wtf is with that shark saddle?
The claim is that you shove the fin into your ass and it keeps you straighter on the saddle. I'd rather something a little misaligned than having that up my ass. It's been sent to UCI for approval, would love to see it in TdF. |
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Originally Posted by bianchi10
(Post 16519579)
ok, say it how you will then. Maybe I couldn't tell the braking POWER, but the overall feel was similar as long as I had them adjusted close to the braking surface. any difference or lack of was completely worth the weight savings for me.
Dumping those carbon wheels would drop even more weight, and improve your braking. |
Originally Posted by BoSoxYacht
(Post 16521471)
There are much better places to cut weight on a bike than the brakes.
Dumping those carbon wheels would drop even more weight, and improve your braking. |
Originally Posted by BoSoxYacht
(Post 16521471)
There are much better places to cut weight on a bike than the brakes.
Dumping those carbon wheels would drop even more weight, and improve your braking. |
Every fool has his minute.
I bought a $99 Lezyne carbon/Ti multitool. |
Originally Posted by BoSoxYacht
(Post 16521471)
There are much better places to cut weight on a bike than the brakes.
Dumping those carbon wheels would drop even more weight, and improve your braking. |
Ordered a Trek Domane 5.2 today.
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