What is a good budget performance brake set? Im looking at upgrading Tektros, so almost anything would be better.

I like the TRP that come on the Specialized Tarmac pro and sworks, but they are pricey.

So what will perform like those(they startled me when I pulled on the brakes)

The List:

Force Brakes
Rival Brakes


um ya, thats it.

Any help here would be appreciated, like to keep it at the force price level or below if possible, but if there is something a few bucks more that is worth it let me know

Thanks

Brad

campagnolo veloce

Maybe first try replacing the brake pads. Also, make sure that the pads are properly aligned AND centered (contacting the rim at the exact same time). If centering is off the brakes won't feel abrupt at all since one side has to actually push the rim to the other side before the second one will contact it...makes for horrible feeling brake action. Also, if you're using the stock pads on the tektros, I've read multiple reviews for poor performance based on the pads. Many who replace the pads with something quality (Koolstop, Swiss stop, even shimano) notice a huge improvement and are happy sticking with the calipers. Caliper design is fairly standard (with only design flair differences, and theoretical "stiffness" differences) and because of this similarity can work just as well as others if compared using the same brake pad compound. Just a thought.

-Jeremy

Good thought.

yeah if you just want more performance and on a budget just get new pads. swiss stops are my fav. kool stops are also good though.

What's your budget?

under 200 peferably

Read here if you haven't already: https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...tweight-brakes

And here's what I have on the way...

Planet-X Ultralight CNC Brakes @ 199g w/stock SwissStop Pads. $175./Shipped from U.K.
They come in 5 beautiful colors. https://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/...top-brake-pads

But try the US distributor first: https://www.planet-x-usa.com/pCNC%20U...ht-Brakes.aspx

sram apex. same mechanism as the other sram brakes and uses the same braking pad, albeit quite a bit cheaper (and slightly heavier)

stock sram apex pads are swiss stop, not sure if it's the same compound tho'

Get Rival off Ebay. I'm sure you can find some that end around $60. Good price/performance ratio. Comes with Swiss Stops. I got them on two of my go fast bikes. Looks sexy too.

Huh??

Black is same as Green. Green just lasts longer.
For regular road riding, I'd take SS GHP2 (Green).
However, black is better suited for aggressive riding (CX for example) than Green.
I'm going to put my Black pads on my SS and then get the GHP pads for my CAAD.
(another + to having a back-up bike...a good excuse to upgrade your main bike)

After reading this thread, I decided to get swiss stop brake pads, I will try them out soon.