trek 820 brakes

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I have an old trek 820 chromoly with some shimano altus ct90 brakes
that have fallen apart. The plastic spring holder has broke on them
and the brakes drag on the rim. I need to know what replacement
cantilever brakes would be most appropriate for my bike. I was
considering using shimano altus ct91 brakes. I figured that this
model would likely be compatable with the old trek.

 

[Crazy Fred]

On Mar 12, 2:13 pm, [email protected] wrote:
> I have an old trek 820 chromoly with some shimano altus ct90 brakes
> that have fallen apart. The plastic spring holder has broke on them
> and the brakes drag on the rim. I need to know what replacement
> cantilever brakes would be most appropriate for my bike. I was
> considering using shimano altus ct91 brakes. I figured that this
> model would likely be compatable with the old trek.

No no go V brakes, all your need to change is the levers to V brake
levers.With V brakes your find they stop better and their way easier
to set up. I did it 10 years ago and never looked back.

 

[[email protected]]

On Mar 12, 6:17 pm, "Crazy Fred" <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Mar 12, 2:13 pm, [email protected] wrote:
>
> > I have an old trek 820 chromoly with some shimano altus ct90 brakes
> > that have fallen apart. The plastic spring holder has broke on them
> > and the brakes drag on the rim. I need to know what replacement
> > cantilever brakes would be most appropriate for my bike. I was
> > considering using shimano altus ct91 brakes. I figured that this
> > model would likely be compatable with the old trek.
>
> No no go V brakes, all your need to change is the levers to V brake
> levers.With V brakes your find they stop better and their way easier
> to set up. I did it 10 years ago and never looked back.

Ok, Ill take that direction. Thanks for the advice. One other thing
tho. I have no experience with bikes, and Im concerned about getting
brakes that are the correct size for the brake posts on my frame. Or
is that a universal size among all bikes. Also, is there any
affordable brand that you would recommend?

 

[Crazy Fred]

On Mar 12, 7:46 pm, [email protected] wrote:
> On Mar 12, 6:17 pm, "Crazy Fred" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > On Mar 12, 2:13 pm, [email protected] wrote:
>
> > > I have an old trek 820 chromoly with some shimano altus ct90 brakes
> > > that have fallen apart. The plastic spring holder has broke on them
> > > and the brakes drag on the rim. I need to know what replacement
> > > cantilever brakes would be most appropriate for my bike. I was
> > > considering using shimano altus ct91 brakes. I figured that this
> > > model would likely be compatable with the old trek.
>
> > No no go V brakes, all your need to change is the levers to V brake
> > levers.With V brakes your find they stop better and their way easier
> > to set up. I did it 10 years ago and never looked back.
>
> Ok, Ill take that direction. Thanks for the advice. One other thing
> tho. I have no experience with bikes, and Im concerned about getting
> brakes that are the correct size for the brake posts on my frame. Or
> is that a universal size among all bikes. Also, is there any
> affordable brand that you would recommend?

OKAY I do. Your in business I had a 1996 Trek 820 ,my upgrade from a
department store bike. And that was back in 96. Tektro or Shimano
Deore.

 

[Bellsouth Ijit 2.0]

<[email protected]> wrote in message
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>I have an old trek 820 chromoly with some shimano altus ct90 brakes
> that have fallen apart. The plastic spring holder has broke on them
> and the brakes drag on the rim. I need to know what replacement
> cantilever brakes would be most appropriate for my bike. I was
> considering using shimano altus ct91 brakes. I figured that this
> model would likely be compatable with the old trek.
>

Nashbar makes decent cantis. I believe they are actually made by Tektro.
If you get Vs, you will need to get new levers as well.

 

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On Mar 13, 4:23 pm, "Bellsouth Ijit 2.0" <[email protected]> wrote:
> <[email protected]> wrote in message
>
> news:[email protected]...
>
> >I have an old trek 820 chromoly with some shimano altus ct90 brakes
> > that have fallen apart. The plastic spring holder has broke on them
> > and the brakes drag on the rim. I need to know what replacement
> > cantilever brakes would be most appropriate for my bike. I was
> > considering using shimano altus ct91 brakes. I figured that this
> > model would likely be compatable with the old trek.
>
> Nashbar makes decent cantis. I believe they are actually made by Tektro.
> If you get Vs, you will need to get new levers as well.

My Bike Was Stolen Tonight! I had made the shimano Vbrake upgrade
which was fantastic along with a new seat. The thing was perfect for
my needs. What are my options for finding it?