Merlin Camena Road Bike is on Bonktown
11-16-09, 10:28 AM
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Merlin Camena Road Bike is on Bonktown
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11-16-09, 11:12 AM
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why do so many manufacturers use tektro brakes? Those things are junk! With the quick release lever in the full open position, it's not wide enough to easily remove a 25mm tire.
11-16-09, 11:32 AM
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I just squeeze my 23mm GP4000s through the Tektro R580s I have...so the Shimano calipers open wider? That'd be enough reason for me to switch.
11-16-09, 11:52 AM
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the shimano 105 brakes open 7mm more than the tektro brakes do.
You're probably right Umney I was going to list an unused set on ebay until I noticed others selling them for $5 - $10
You're probably right Umney I was going to list an unused set on ebay until I noticed others selling them for $5 - $10
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11-16-09, 11:59 AM
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