Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: VO Grand Cru Mid-Reach Brakes.

[Collin A]

Brakes and remaining parts have been sorted, thanks everyone!

Collin, in Berkeley

On Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 9:49:45 PM UTC-7 Collin A wrote:

> The "long reach" brakes you mentioned are the same "mid-reach" brakes I am 
> interested in. When I say long-reach, I assume something like the venerable 
> Tektro R559. I'm waiting on an update on some R650s but the NIB brakes you 
> have are appealing.
>
> Ryan, as for brake levers that others have mentioned, for now I am 
> planning to run this bike with some leftover STI brifters from my travel 
> bike. I do have a spare set of TRP RRL-SL-whatevers (along with some 
> downtube shifters) that I'm sure will innevitably end up on this upcoming 
> build at some point! All that to say, I'm still just looking for some 
> brakes :)
>
> Cheers,
> Collin
>
> On Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 3:24:29 PM UTC-7 aeroperf wrote:
>
>> I'm selling a pair of Grand Cru, but not quite what you asked for.
>> I have a pair of BR0007 Long Reach VO Grand Cru that I'll let go for $100 
>> plus shipping from Georgia.
>>
>> So - silver, not black, and long reach instead of mid-reach.  New, never 
>> installed (though the box certainly looks beat up).  Looks like about 37mm 
>> between the pads.
>>
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: VO Grand Cru Mid-Reach Brakes.

[Collin A]

The "long reach" brakes you mentioned are the same "mid-reach" brakes I am 
interested in. When I say long-reach, I assume something like the venerable 
Tektro R559. I'm waiting on an update on some R650s but the NIB brakes you 
have are appealing.

Ryan, as for brake levers that others have mentioned, for now I am planning 
to run this bike with some leftover STI brifters from my travel bike. I do 
have a spare set of TRP RRL-SL-whatevers (along with some downtube 
shifters) that I'm sure will innevitably end up on this upcoming build at 
some point! All that to say, I'm still just looking for some brakes :)

Cheers,
Collin

On Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 3:24:29 PM UTC-7 aeroperf wrote:

> I'm selling a pair of Grand Cru, but not quite what you asked for.
> I have a pair of BR0007 Long Reach VO Grand Cru that I'll let go for $100 
> plus shipping from Georgia.
>
> So - silver, not black, and long reach instead of mid-reach.  New, never 
> installed (though the box certainly looks beat up).  Looks like about 37mm 
> between the pads.
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: VO Grand Cru Mid-Reach Brakes.

[Ryan]

My bad...those levers look like they're sold out. On the Riv site, the 
silver ones with black hoods for $70 appear to be sold out as well...but 
may be available second-hand on eBay or elsewhere. 

I will say this; I found this combo vastly superior to the venerable and 
venerated Campy SR brakes and levers I originally had on my Rivendell Road. 
Not a cheap upgrade but well worth it. 

On Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 9:18:07 PM UTC-5 Ryan wrote:

> And paired with TRP levers a great combination...TRP levers come in black 
> as well at 64.99 if it's black Grand Cru you're after
>
> https://trpcycling.com/product/rrl-alloy/ 
>
> On Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 7:18:13 PM UTC-5 eliot...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>
>> The VO grand cru brakes are amazing with salmon pads. Such incredible 
>> modulation and braking power. Also beautiful 
>>
>> On Wed, Aug 16, 2023 at 4:25 PM Collin A  wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Garth!
>>>
>>> I'll wait and see if some folks are looking to offload a set of the 
>>> brakes before I pull the trigger. I've got a coupon for VO, but then it 
>>> throws $19 for shipping afterwards so this website is actually cheaper!
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Collin
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 4:05:38 PM UTC-7 Garth wrote:
>>>
 I ordered the same frame Collin and ordered the VO brakes from 
 Northwestbicycle. I used a promo code "bikesrock" for 15% off, for $148.75 
 total. They have black and silver. 
 https://northwestbicycle.com/products/velo-orange-grand-cru-long-reach-front-and-rear-brakeset-black-br7705

 I know VO sometimes has sitewide sales and all, but I wasn't going to 
 wait around myself. 

 On Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 5:32:18 PM UTC-4 Collin A wrote:

> Heyo,
>
> I ended up ordering the upcoming VO rando to satisfy a roadie itch and 
> now slowly gathering the associated parts for it. I contemplated the 
> recent 
> run of the Roadinis, but the seatpost diam and longer brake reach wasn't 
> to 
> my liking for the kind of build I was envisioning.
>
> Anyone holding a pair? Or equivalent options from shimano (BR-650) or 
> TRP (RG957)? Black would be nice...
>
> Also, if anyone has a decent 100/130 rim brake wheelset that is 
> gathering dust, let me know!
>
> Cheers,
> Collin, commuting on his Appaloosa on Amtrak, in Berkeley
>
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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: VO Grand Cru Mid-Reach Brakes.

[Ryan]

And paired with TRP levers a great combination...TRP levers come in black 
as well at 64.99 if it's black Grand Cru you're after

https://trpcycling.com/product/rrl-alloy/ 

On Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 7:18:13 PM UTC-5 eliot...@gmail.com wrote:

> The VO grand cru brakes are amazing with salmon pads. Such incredible 
> modulation and braking power. Also beautiful 
>
> On Wed, Aug 16, 2023 at 4:25 PM Collin A  wrote:
>
>> Thanks Garth!
>>
>> I'll wait and see if some folks are looking to offload a set of the 
>> brakes before I pull the trigger. I've got a coupon for VO, but then it 
>> throws $19 for shipping afterwards so this website is actually cheaper!
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Collin
>>
>> On Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 4:05:38 PM UTC-7 Garth wrote:
>>
>>> I ordered the same frame Collin and ordered the VO brakes from 
>>> Northwestbicycle. I used a promo code "bikesrock" for 15% off, for $148.75 
>>> total. They have black and silver. 
>>> https://northwestbicycle.com/products/velo-orange-grand-cru-long-reach-front-and-rear-brakeset-black-br7705
>>>
>>> I know VO sometimes has sitewide sales and all, but I wasn't going to 
>>> wait around myself. 
>>>
>>> On Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 5:32:18 PM UTC-4 Collin A wrote:
>>>
 Heyo,

 I ended up ordering the upcoming VO rando to satisfy a roadie itch and 
 now slowly gathering the associated parts for it. I contemplated the 
 recent 
 run of the Roadinis, but the seatpost diam and longer brake reach wasn't 
 to 
 my liking for the kind of build I was envisioning.

 Anyone holding a pair? Or equivalent options from shimano (BR-650) or 
 TRP (RG957)? Black would be nice...

 Also, if anyone has a decent 100/130 rim brake wheelset that is 
 gathering dust, let me know!

 Cheers,
 Collin, commuting on his Appaloosa on Amtrak, in Berkeley

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Re: [RBW] Re: WTB: VO Grand Cru Mid-Reach Brakes.

[Eliot Balogh]

The VO grand cru brakes are amazing with salmon pads. Such incredible
modulation and braking power. Also beautiful

On Wed, Aug 16, 2023 at 4:25 PM Collin A  wrote:

> Thanks Garth!
>
> I'll wait and see if some folks are looking to offload a set of the brakes
> before I pull the trigger. I've got a coupon for VO, but then it throws $19
> for shipping afterwards so this website is actually cheaper!
>
> Cheers,
> Collin
>
> On Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 4:05:38 PM UTC-7 Garth wrote:
>
>> I ordered the same frame Collin and ordered the VO brakes from
>> Northwestbicycle. I used a promo code "bikesrock" for 15% off, for $148.75
>> total. They have black and silver.
>> https://northwestbicycle.com/products/velo-orange-grand-cru-long-reach-front-and-rear-brakeset-black-br7705
>>
>> I know VO sometimes has sitewide sales and all, but I wasn't going to
>> wait around myself.
>>
>> On Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 5:32:18 PM UTC-4 Collin A wrote:
>>
>>> Heyo,
>>>
>>> I ended up ordering the upcoming VO rando to satisfy a roadie itch and
>>> now slowly gathering the associated parts for it. I contemplated the recent
>>> run of the Roadinis, but the seatpost diam and longer brake reach wasn't to
>>> my liking for the kind of build I was envisioning.
>>>
>>> Anyone holding a pair? Or equivalent options from shimano (BR-650) or
>>> TRP (RG957)? Black would be nice...
>>>
>>> Also, if anyone has a decent 100/130 rim brake wheelset that is
>>> gathering dust, let me know!
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Collin, commuting on his Appaloosa on Amtrak, in Berkeley
>>>
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