The stock brakes are black with no name. And with the complete understanding that 105-Dura-Ace function similarly, I do like the bling factor of the higher end brakes, and I have also looking into carbon calipers, but was somewhat turned off by the price level for comparable performance.531Aussie said:what are the stock brakes?
Ultegra, 105 and Dura-Ace are just as good as each other, but the 'better' ones are slightly lighter.
That's acceptable. I think I'll go with the Dura-Ace. I just picked up some Ksyrium SL's and I've just had on basic Shimano brake pads. It has been recommended that I try some Koolstop pads but I think it'd just rather get new calipers.531Aussie said:yeah, the most important bling parts are the cranks and brakes, then the levers, then the derailleurs. I don't blame ya, but the price of Dura-Ace over Ultegra is a bit of a jump.
I've gotta say, I'm a Shimano guy with 4 sets of Dura-Ace brakes on 4 bikes, but I recently rode a bike with 10sp Centaur stuff, and was pretty amazed at how good the brakes were! WOW! I dunno if it was the pads or the Zonda braking surface, but crikey!
A friend of mine had a Gitane with mostly 105, but had Tektro brake calipers which weren't too good, so you'll probably notice some difference.
I just ordered the Dura-Ace brakes... I couldn't wait any longer. Performance here I come.RC2 said:For performance Koolstop pads are a fairly good bang-for-the-buck upgade... but don't expect anything huge vs. the DA/ultegra performance.
While almost 100% guaranteed, I never let my bike leave my side while I am out with it. I don't do casual rides to the grocery store or anything, just ride to rack up miles.JTE83 said:Wouldn't they strip your bike of parts if you locked it up in Manhatten ?
They arrived and I was out last night putting on a few miles. I will say, they are a significant improvement over my old 'generic' brakes. I definitely would recommend them if you're looking to upgrade, I am thoroughly impressed. And at this moment, they are on sale at performancebike.compmujim said:While almost 100% guaranteed, I never let my bike leave my side while I am out with it. I don't do casual rides to the grocery store or anything, just ride to rack up miles.
I don't want to spoil the party, but I imagine that this would have given you the same improvement at much lower cost.pmujim said:It has been recommended that I try some Koolstop pads but I think I'd just rather get new calipers.
True, but I like the bling factor.artemidorus said:I don't want to spoil the party, but I imagine that this would have given you the same improvement at much lower cost.
I have dura ace on one bike and Chorus on another. The Campy brakes have a nicer modulation and im sure are stronger. But would they work on a bike if you dont have campy levers for the quick release!531Aussie said:yeah, the most important bling parts are the cranks and brakes, then the levers, then the derailleurs. I don't blame ya, but the price of Dura-Ace over Ultegra is a bit of a jump.
I've gotta say, I'm a Shimano guy with 4 sets of Dura-Ace brakes on 4 bikes, but I recently rode a bike with 10sp Centaur stuff, and was pretty amazed at how good the brakes were! WOW! I dunno if it was the pads or the Zonda braking surface, but crikey!
A friend of mine had a Gitane with mostly 105, but had Tektro brake calipers which weren't too good, so you'll probably notice some difference.
Fignon le Grand said:I have dura ace on one bike and Chorus on another. The Campy brakes have a nicer modulation and im sure are stronger. But would they work on a bike if you dont have campy levers for the quick release!
Do you have identical pads on each?Fignon le Grand said:I have dura ace on one bike and Chorus on another. The Campy brakes have a nicer modulation and im sure are stronger. But would they work on a bike if you dont have campy levers for the quick release!
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