New brakes for Boardman CX Comp

[Darren Jeffrey]

Hi,

new to disc brakes and my Boardman came with "Tektro Lyra mechanical road disc brakes". To be polite they are a heap of sh!te so was wondering if anyone could recommend an upgrade?

 

[cosmicbike]

I use Avid BB7 on my CX team, very good.
TRP Spyre are apparently decent, but I have no experience of these

 

[cyberknight]

I know hydros are better than cable but in terms of ease of maintenance for a commuter self maintenance are they worth the extra ?

 

[vickster]

TRP Spyre if sticking with mechanicals. Merlin usually have for under £100 a pair.
https://www.merlincycles.com/trp-spyre-flat-mount-disc-brake-caliper-99225.html

Minimal tweaking and it's very easy...no need for new super fugly brifters

 

[Darren Jeffrey]

I use Avid BB7 on my CX team, very good.
TRP Spyre are apparently decent, but I have no experience of these

Just had a look at these. Will have a proper look but like the look of them.

 

[vickster]

I have on two bikes including new Ti build

 

[Nigelnightmare]

TRP Spyre if sticking with mechanicals. Merlin usually have for under £100 a pair.
https://www.merlincycles.com/trp-spyre-flat-mount-disc-brake-caliper-99225.html

Minimal tweaking and it's very easy...no need for new super fugly brifters

+1 on the above.
Plus they're dual piston callipers therefore easier to set up without rubbing/grinding noise.

 

[Darren Jeffrey]

+1 on the above.
Plus they're dual piston calipers therefore easier to set up without rubbing/grinding noise.

Spoke to 3 LBS and they have recommended these so going with them :-)

Thanks for all the advice

 

[alecstilleyedye]

well my cx comp still has the lyras and the brakes are fine. in fairness, braking is no better in the dry than rim brakes, but much better in the wet.

changed both sets of pads after 9,000km of commuting.

 

[Darren Jeffrey]

well my cx comp still has the lyras and the brakes are fine. in fairness, braking is no better in the dry than rim brakes, but much better in the wet.

changed both sets of pads after 9,000km of commuting.

mine just seems to have a real grinding noise and shudder when I brake. Tried adjusting them to no avail however.

 

[vickster]

Contaminated pads?

 

[Salty seadog]

I know hydros are better than cable but in terms of ease of maintenance for a commuter self maintenance are they worth the extra ?

One set up they're pretty much good, may have to re-centre the calipers from time to time when you've had the wheel off. I've just done my first bleed and that was OK after a bit of research and worth learning.

 

[Pedropete]

+1 for Spyres. Dual piston, so none of that bending the disc to the stationary pad nonsense. Rode some for a weekend on a demo bike and was impressed. Would definitely consider these over hydraulic for anything longer than a weekend tour.