cable brake caliper
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Ajax Bay
Guru
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- East Devon
No but one of the best cable operated (as opposed to hybrid = cable actuated hydraulic calipers) is the TRP Spyre.
It's a modulation 'thing' (on the "better" spectrum).
It's a modulation 'thing' (on the "better" spectrum).
The TRP is good and even better when you use the proper outer cables, route them properly and adjust them by following the manufacturer's instructions rather than some random, generic , instructions found on You Tube.
Guess how I know?
Drago
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- Suburban Poshshire
The best cable systems are better than the worst hydraulics for both power and feel.
But when decent hydros are now so inexpensive why would one do so?
But when decent hydros are now so inexpensive why would one do so?
Ajax Bay
Guru
- Location
- East Devon
I have used 'compressionless' brake cable outers for mine. Not sure I have any options for routing.
Because I can use my 'normal' cable operated STIs at much more reasonable prices, deal with a simple technology with which I'm familiar and (with Spyres) get a braking system which as you say is fit for purpose (road). A hybrid cable>hydraulic option also allows cable operation. The limiting factor is tyre/road surface grip, not brake power.
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T4tomo
Legendary Member
Because new integrated shifters aren't inexpensive, for us superior beings with drop bars
thanks for the replies here. I had a cable brake caliper but it wouldn't lock the back wheel and I was persuaded to get it changed to a hydraulic - which was clearly better and did lock the wheel. however I had to change my combination brake and gear shifter to do so. I'd like to change back to my original combined brake and gear shifter unit but son't want to sacrifice the good braking I have, thats why I was hoping to find a decent cable brake caliper