broken brakes that dont break the bank

[The Jayler]

Hi,
I'm upgrading my Trek 1.5. I've sorted the drive train and now i want to replace the generic brakes. I have Ultegra SL kit through out and want these as the brakes,
But,
Are they worth the expense or should i be looking for something a lot cheaper. (they seem to be going for £70 pair)
Or can anyone recommend a pair that i'm not aware of.

Rich

 

[MadoneRider1991]

well they are good brakes but if you dont want to be spending this kinda money on them then go for 105 brakes, there just as good!

 

[MadoneRider1991]

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/ro...Black-10-Spd-5600-Brakes/SHIMBRAR545000000000

they come in silver too

 

[manalog]

well they are good brakes but if you dont want to be spending this kinda money on them then go for 105 brakes, there just as good!

Have a look at this £16 for the front and £10 for the rear

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=13603

 

[MadoneRider1991]

Have a look at this £10 for the front and £16 for the rear

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=13603

thats a very good price!!

didnt know they were still making 5500

 

[manalog]

thats a very good price!!

didnt know they were still making 5500

I'm thinking of getting the rear ones myself as spare for my Ultegra 6600. And I beleive the pads are included so really your only paying £4 for the calipers!

 

[MadoneRider1991]

I'm thinking of getting the rear ones myself as spare for my Ultegra 6600. And I beleive the pads are included so really your only paying £4 for the calipers!

thats crazy when u put it like that!!

might have to get some myself!

 

[manalog]

Here is another bargain Ultegra 6500 Rear at £13

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=33830

 

[The Jayler]

cheers for the replies. I lookws at those 105's for £25 but are they outdated in use or just an older model with different cosmetics.
I am sorley tempted though as cash is a little tight.
Damn new bathrooms.