On Thu, 05 Jan 2006 08:04:01 +0000, Douglas Steel wrote:
> Steve wrote:
>> Could anyone tell me whether the brakes fitted to an OCR1 and OCR3 are the
>> same? I bought some secondhand OCR1 ones off ebay, and they're identical,
>> and cr*p.
>>
>> 2003 if it makes any difference.
>
> You can find the specs of Giant's bike back to 2001 on
> their website - here's a link to the 2003 OCR range:
>
> http://www.giantbicycle.com/uk/030.000.000/030.000.000.asp?year=2003&range=69
Many thanks. That helps heaps!
>
> The 2003 OCR1 should have Shimano 105, the 2003 OCR3 should have
> Tektro Dual Pivot 39-49mm. Both should be good enough brakes, what
> are your brake pads like as that can make a lot of difference ?
It's the Tektro ones I've now got 2 sets of... all the chrome falls
off after about a year so they look cr*p as well!. I've upgraded the
pads to DuraAce, so they should be ok!
>
> I have a 2003 OCR2 and its got Shimano Tiagra brakes which are fine,
> they got even better when I fitted Ultegra brake pads though...
>
> Doug
Part of the problem is that I'm well overweight and 25 years driving a
computer without ever learning to type properly has left me a bit
arthritic as well. However, when I dare to get my Softride out, which is
DA throughout, I can stop fine.
Maybe I con do something with the rime ( Alexrims DA13 whoever they are )
to improve the grip, or maybe I should get a decent set of wheels instead
Thanks for the info,
Steve