[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-16 Thread Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA
On Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 7:57:01 AM UTC-7, Joel Stern wrote: > > I don’t think I need to go with V brakes (smack me if I am wrong), and I > an unwilling to buy Paul’s due to price. I got a recommendation on Velo > orange grand cru at $145 a set. > > Ant thoughts on what to use on an Appal

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-16 Thread Ginz
Shimano cx-50. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit http

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-16 Thread Garth
Yeah, if you can some XC Pro cantilevers by all means do. They open ALL the way, as in past the frame. If a Kool-Stop pad gets in the way of the front, chop off the rear @ the rear notch. You'll know how far you can go as there is an internal metal frame in the pad. File it off smooth. I love

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-16 Thread John Bokman
Shimano CX-70 (no longer in production) are the best I've used for stopping power, modulation, and feel. I believe the CX-50 is the same functional brake, and is a bargain, in my estimation. If you want to spend even less, I would go with the Tektro CR 710. On Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 9:14:06

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-16 Thread S
+1 on Shimano CX-50. No complaints. That said, I prefer V-brakes. More powerful and easier to set up. Some people complain about a lack of modulation with V-brakes, but I think there is enough once you get used to them -- just requires a lighter touch. On Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 9:14:06 AM

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-16 Thread Joel Stern
Thanks On Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 12:42:43 PM UTC-4 S wrote: > +1 on Shimano CX-50. No complaints. That said, I prefer V-brakes. More > powerful and easier to set up. Some people complain about a lack of > modulation with V-brakes, but I think there is enough once you get used to > them --

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-16 Thread Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA
On Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 9:35:41 AM UTC-7, Garth wrote: > > > Yeah, if you can some XC Pro cantilevers by all means do. They open ALL > the way, as in past the frame. If a Kool-Stop pad gets in the way of the > front, chop off the rear @ the rear notch. You'll know how far you can go > as t

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-16 Thread ascpgh
These: https://www.ebay.com/itm/254619161809 Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 10:57:01 AM UTC-4 Joel Stern wrote: > I don’t think I need to go with V brakes (smack me if I am wrong), and I > an unwilling to buy Paul’s due to price. I got a recommendation on Velo > orange

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-16 Thread ascpgh
Scratch that eBay listing unless you're up for some hardware sourcing. Complete is better (If you can tolerate shipping): https://www.ebay.com/itm/Suntour-XC-Pro-cantilever-brakes-NOS-New-Old-Stock-front-and-rear-set/254625088832?hash=item3b48d68540:g:xpUAAOSwW5Je5dPn Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-16 Thread exliontamer
I've had the same Tektro 720s on my Atlantis for years. I use the super thin red Kool Stop pads. They've worked through everything and the thin pads allow you to clear big tires easily. They're relatively affordable and the silver looks classy on the Atlantis. -- You received this message be

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-17 Thread Clayton Scott
I really like the Campagnolo cantis from a few years ago (made by Tektro I believe). They are no longer made but come up occasionally. I have 2 pairs and got both for around $80 dollars a while back. Here is what they look like: https://www.evanscycles.com/campagnolo-cx-cantilever-brakes-EV15386

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-17 Thread Ash
When I built my Appaloosa I went through a few cantis over 12-14 months before setting with v-brakes. I have not tried CX 50/70, but VO Gran Cru and Avid Shorty Ultimate were very good. I do remember that with Grand Cru I was able to remove front wheel without deflating (2" tires) Of late I'v

[RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-17 Thread Brady Smith
I was sort of surprised upon buying my BMC monster cross that Mike Varley specs Tektro Oryxs, but honestly I’ve had good experiences with them. On my dad bike/commuter (a heavily customized Jamis Aurora), I have the Oryxs with Kool Stop dual compound pads and I’ve had no problem stopping down st

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-16 Thread Joel Stern
Thanks Benz, good info. On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 11:46 AM Benz Ouyang, Sunnyvale, CA < benzouy...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 7:57:01 AM UTC-7, Joel Stern wrote: >> >> I don’t think I need to go with V brakes (smack me if I am wrong), and I >> an unwilling to buy Paul’s due t

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-16 Thread Joel Stern
Thanks Gonzalez On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 12:14 PM Ginz wrote: > Shimano cx-50. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/rbw-owners-bunch/0gk

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-16 Thread Joel Stern
Garth, thanks for so much good info On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 12:35 PM Garth wrote: > > > Yeah, if you can some XC Pro cantilevers by all means do. They open ALL > the way, as in past the frame. If a Kool-Stop pad gets in the way of the > front, chop off the rear @ the rear notch. You'll know how

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-16 Thread Joel Stern
Thanks a John. On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 12:39 PM John Bokman wrote: > Shimano CX-70 (no longer in production) are the best I've used for > stopping power, modulation, and feel. I believe the CX-50 is the same > functional brake, and is a bargain, in my estimation. If you want to spend > even less

Re: [RBW] Re: Cantilever brake recommendations

2020-07-16 Thread Joel Stern
Ginz, I did not watch auto correct. On Thu, Jul 16, 2020 at 12:14 PM Ginz wrote: > Shimano cx-50. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to a topic in the > Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this topic, visit > https://groups.google.com/d/topic/