I have the Ribbit brakes on one bike. I also have experience with
Tektro Oryx as well as older cantilever brakes.
When Mark put Ribbits on my Bianchi - he showed me how he secures the
post of the brake pad in a vise, and gives the pad a gentle whack to
create toe-in. So far, they have worked fine. Not as much power as the
Tektro Oryx - probably less than the CR 720s as well.
If I were you - I would go with Tektro Oryx or CR720s. Tektros are
much easier to set up.
CZ
On Jun 24, 10:35 am, Damian wrote:
> Hi Jason,
>
> I have them on my Quickbeam. As you mentioned they have no toe-in
> adjustment. I've never had problems with squeaking though. Their main
> disadvantage compared to, say, Tektro CR720s is that they haven't got
> microadjustment screws so you have to get it right and tighten the
> main bolt. That said, if you take your time it's not a problem in my
> experience but I have a park tools cable puller thingy... makes it
> much easier.
>
> So, all told, unless you prefer the aesthetics of the Ribbit brakes,
> I'd get the Tektros - why not make it easier for yourself.
>
> Damian
>
> On Jun 24, 4:58 am, jandrews_nyc wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have experience with these. A shop near me has a unopened
> > set from a few years ago and I'm thinking of getting them for my
> > incoming Simpleone. They are no toe-in adjustment brakes. I'd love to
> > hear from anyone who has used them.
> > THanks,
> > Jason
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