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Hello:
I would like to upgrade my Deore v-brake system and my Tektro v-brake
levers.
I ride around 7000 to 10000 kilometers per year. The Deore v-brake is
very reliable, though, braking power is zero.
My set-up is a Schwinn Moab 2 with Shimano Deore all over the
mountainbike.
I am now at the point where I will have to decide between the following
two sets:
a) SRAM 5.0 v-brakes
b) the following set from Radius on ebay: V-BRAKE SET MTB COMPLETE
FRONT & REAR W/LEVER"RADIUS"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7171627738&category=27949&rd=1
However, the Radius v-brake set looks great. But I am not sure whether
it will be a good deal. The seller on ebay told me he will refund money
just in case I will not like it. However, what makes me wondering: I do
not see any springs (on the images) along the Radius v-brake arms.
Are the Radius v-brakes a toy when compared to SRAM v-brakes? Are the
Radius v-brakes better placed on a commuter bike than on a
mountainbike?
I have often seen very cheap v-brake systems where there were only a
"hidden" spring and not the one extended as we know it from Shimano
v-brakes.
In all the years since I own mountainbike I was never impressed by
Shimano braking power if there is (allegedly) any at all.
Thanks for any pointers,
Schneewittchen
PS: Is there any site available which will tell me more on Radius or
Rädius v-brakes? Haven't found anything useful on the net.
I would like to upgrade my Deore v-brake system and my Tektro v-brake
levers.
I ride around 7000 to 10000 kilometers per year. The Deore v-brake is
very reliable, though, braking power is zero.
My set-up is a Schwinn Moab 2 with Shimano Deore all over the
mountainbike.
I am now at the point where I will have to decide between the following
two sets:
a) SRAM 5.0 v-brakes
b) the following set from Radius on ebay: V-BRAKE SET MTB COMPLETE
FRONT & REAR W/LEVER"RADIUS"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7171627738&category=27949&rd=1
However, the Radius v-brake set looks great. But I am not sure whether
it will be a good deal. The seller on ebay told me he will refund money
just in case I will not like it. However, what makes me wondering: I do
not see any springs (on the images) along the Radius v-brake arms.
Are the Radius v-brakes a toy when compared to SRAM v-brakes? Are the
Radius v-brakes better placed on a commuter bike than on a
mountainbike?
I have often seen very cheap v-brake systems where there were only a
"hidden" spring and not the one extended as we know it from Shimano
v-brakes.
In all the years since I own mountainbike I was never impressed by
Shimano braking power if there is (allegedly) any at all.
Thanks for any pointers,
Schneewittchen
PS: Is there any site available which will tell me more on Radius or
Rädius v-brakes? Haven't found anything useful on the net.