Braking - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T05:40:42Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/braking-1?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A80802&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNice idea, but decied to go w…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-01-22:1198434:Comment:1249502012-01-22T06:23:28.132ZJhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/J405
<p>Nice idea, but decied to go with the TRP's. Should be here in a couple of weeks, see how they go.</p>
<p>Nice idea, but decied to go with the TRP's. Should be here in a couple of weeks, see how they go.</p> Great ideas! Now I know what…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-01-19:1198434:Comment:1242812012-01-19T16:46:01.874ZDoug Pagehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DougPage
<p>Great ideas! Now I know what to recommend to those not willing to part with $100+ for TRP. I really appreciate the quality of the TRPs, but this appears to be a great setup too. On one of my 'cross bikes I am running Tektro <a target="_blank">RL520 drop V-levers</a> with barend shifters. The brakes are TRP minis, but they could be mech discs as well, like the setup on my Urban Assault 29er single speed. I really like barend shifters. They are cheaper, sturdier, shift very precisely, and you…</p>
<p>Great ideas! Now I know what to recommend to those not willing to part with $100+ for TRP. I really appreciate the quality of the TRPs, but this appears to be a great setup too. On one of my 'cross bikes I am running Tektro <a target="_blank">RL520 drop V-levers</a> with barend shifters. The brakes are TRP minis, but they could be mech discs as well, like the setup on my Urban Assault 29er single speed. I really like barend shifters. They are cheaper, sturdier, shift very precisely, and you can instantly see or feel which gear you are in. A tip- if you put on barends, you can cut off a bit of the handlebar to better avoid tapping your knee on the barend. Nobody uses the last inch or 2 of the bars anyway. Here's my Urban Assault Vehicle.<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2163854930?profile=original"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2163854930?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" height="568"/></a></p> The easiest and cheapest way…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-01-19:1198434:Comment:1243692012-01-19T09:05:37.772Zcxchivahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cxchiva
<p>The easiest and cheapest way to go is to use a Tektro rx5 mini V with a Jagwire 90 degree noodle with barrel adjuster. Use this just for the front and a canti for the rear. I used this setup this season and am sold on it. Way more stopping power, you can be way more aggressive going into turns and as someone mentioned no fork shudder. I am using Campy Veloce levers, don't see why they wouldn't work with Shimano. With the adjustable noodle you can get your wheel out quickly and also adjust…</p>
<p>The easiest and cheapest way to go is to use a Tektro rx5 mini V with a Jagwire 90 degree noodle with barrel adjuster. Use this just for the front and a canti for the rear. I used this setup this season and am sold on it. Way more stopping power, you can be way more aggressive going into turns and as someone mentioned no fork shudder. I am using Campy Veloce levers, don't see why they wouldn't work with Shimano. With the adjustable noodle you can get your wheel out quickly and also adjust just where you would like the pads to be. Lastly, throw some kool stop salmon pads on there for a very nice brake feel. Google "tektro rx5 cyclocross" and you will find many discussions about what a good set up this is. P<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2163853851?profile=original" target="_self"></a>ersonally, I think it's a waste to spend that much $ on the TRP route.</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2163853851?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2163853851?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"/></a></p> Hey, Doug, I just got back to…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-01-17:1198434:Comment:1245832012-01-17T13:31:04.378ZGeorge Bergerhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/GeorgeBerger
<p>Hey, Doug, I just got back to this thread when the latest post came in, and read your comment. First, I'm sorry to hear that you found that you needed different levers. I didn't--just the ones I had on my bike to begin with (the older Shimano 6600 Ultegras). And I'd heard from a lot of sources before I bought my brakes that road levers would work fine w/o a travel agent...which is my experience. But I'll admit to have never read the instructions...I just put 'em on and they're…</p>
<p>Hey, Doug, I just got back to this thread when the latest post came in, and read your comment. First, I'm sorry to hear that you found that you needed different levers. I didn't--just the ones I had on my bike to begin with (the older Shimano 6600 Ultegras). And I'd heard from a lot of sources before I bought my brakes that road levers would work fine w/o a travel agent...which is my experience. But I'll admit to have never read the instructions...I just put 'em on and they're working.</p>
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<p>This bike is now my 3rd string cross bike, but I use it for commuting and errand-running pretty much all the time, still with no brake problems. I'm glad you got your bike worked out in the end and we're both happy; but I also apologize that you felt misled by my comments.</p> Thanks Doug, your the second…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-01-17:1198434:Comment:1243602012-01-17T12:21:35.436ZJhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/J405
<p>Thanks Doug, your the second person who's recommended the 8.4's, might give them a go,</p>
<p>Not fazed about mud clearance, I just need more power..cheers</p>
<p>Thanks Doug, your the second person who's recommended the 8.4's, might give them a go,</p>
<p>Not fazed about mud clearance, I just need more power..cheers</p> Now that I've had my mini-Vs…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-01-16:1198434:Comment:1242652012-01-16T15:12:50.178ZDoug Pagehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DougPage
<p>Now that I've had my mini-Vs for a while, I would recommend them. They work SO much better than cantis IMHO. The TRP <a href="http://www.trpbrakes.com/articles.php" target="_blank">website</a> says the 8.4's give more clearance, but, I have the older style 10 sp Ultegra levers, and I have enough clearance. I guess it depends on how much clearance you prefer. I just can't say enough good things about the minis in general. I have 2 cross bikes, and they both have these brakes.</p>
<p>Now that I've had my mini-Vs for a while, I would recommend them. They work SO much better than cantis IMHO. The TRP <a href="http://www.trpbrakes.com/articles.php" target="_blank">website</a> says the 8.4's give more clearance, but, I have the older style 10 sp Ultegra levers, and I have enough clearance. I guess it depends on how much clearance you prefer. I just can't say enough good things about the minis in general. I have 2 cross bikes, and they both have these brakes.</p> I'm also thinking of giving c…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-01-16:1198434:Comment:1244652012-01-16T11:50:32.655ZJhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/J405
<p>I'm also thinking of giving canti's the flick and trying some TRP V's. <br/> I've configured the canti's plenty of different ways but still can't get enough power out of them.<br/> <br/> Does anyone know which version TRP 9's or 8.4's would work better with old Shimano DuraAce 7700, 9 speed levers/shifters? <br/> <br/> Thanks</p>
<p>I'm also thinking of giving canti's the flick and trying some TRP V's. <br/> I've configured the canti's plenty of different ways but still can't get enough power out of them.<br/> <br/> Does anyone know which version TRP 9's or 8.4's would work better with old Shimano DuraAce 7700, 9 speed levers/shifters? <br/> <br/> Thanks</p> I read your post, George,then…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-01-15:1198434:Comment:808022011-01-15T16:08:30.662ZDoug Pagehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DougPage
<p>I read your post, George,then I went out and bought the TRP CX-9 mini-V brakes, only to find <strong>in the instructions they DO require special levers.</strong> I got them to work, but not well. So now I'm needing to replace my levers.I could have saved a bunch of $$ and just bought any old V-brake. Whoops!</p>
<p>I read your post, George,then I went out and bought the TRP CX-9 mini-V brakes, only to find <strong>in the instructions they DO require special levers.</strong> I got them to work, but not well. So now I'm needing to replace my levers.I could have saved a bunch of $$ and just bought any old V-brake. Whoops!</p> Right now it seems that the o…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-01-14:1198434:Comment:807142011-01-14T07:50:07.536ZTavishttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Tavis
<p>Right now it seems that the only place to get the CX-9 brakes is either pricepoint or trp direct. None of my local shops could get them. pricepoint is a bit cheaper than going straight to trp.</p>
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<p>I just set mine up with sram force levers, and there is very little clearance. Maybe 1mm on each side to make sure the levers don't bottom out on the bars. Not usually a problem out here in southern california, but something to think about if you live where it's muddy.</p>
<p>Right now it seems that the only place to get the CX-9 brakes is either pricepoint or trp direct. None of my local shops could get them. pricepoint is a bit cheaper than going straight to trp.</p>
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<p>I just set mine up with sram force levers, and there is very little clearance. Maybe 1mm on each side to make sure the levers don't bottom out on the bars. Not usually a problem out here in southern california, but something to think about if you live where it's muddy.</p> Will do. Best of luck in the…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2011-01-12:1198434:Comment:805822011-01-12T21:08:12.957ZAzarashiinuhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/EricSeale
Will do. Best of luck in the Wilkesboro race this weekend. Have a blast.
Will do. Best of luck in the Wilkesboro race this weekend. Have a blast.