New brakes or new bike?

[NickTB]

Hi all.
I own a CAADX with Promax brakes which are now getting silly. I’m adjusting them weekly and they’re continuously spongy after a day or two, to the point where I’m feeling unsure whenever I’m out on it.
someone has today recommended these as an alternative;

https://www.edgesportsuk.com/store/...ull-disc-brake-set-black-cyclocross-road.html


My question are these; what else do I need in order to fit these? Is there an alternative to these? Is changing the brakes on the bike feasible? Or should I sell the CAADX and look at a different bike?

 

[roley poley]

my promax render-r on the Genesis were poor I swapped the front for an avid bb7, cable I know ,but a great improvement and easier to adjust on offer at spa cycles for £60 for brake and rotor

 

[si_c]

Change the brakes, promax units have a generally terrible reputation.

I've heard good things about the juins but make sure you get the right ones for your brake levers the MTB ones are for v brakes and have a different cable pull to road levers meaning your braking performance won't be right.

Alternatively putting a TRP brake on just the front is a cost effective option.

 

[vickster]

Get some TRP Spyres?

 

[I like Skol]

IME even cheap brakes can be made to work to an acceptable level given the correct set up, providing there is not a mechanical fault. Replacing an entire bike purely because of poor brakes is madness, sort the brakes, it's cheaper than a new bike.

 

[jowwy]

+1 on the trp spyres, brilliant brakes

 

[fossyant]

No-one has said new brakes AND a new bike.

 

[NickTB]

Thanks for the replies so far. My reasoning behind the new bike comment is am I throwing money at a problem that’s not going to improve without hydraulic brakes. I know I can get £500 for the CAADX as it stands but to be honest I’d rather not sell as I love the bike and geometry!
But and here’s the rub, I’m nowhere as near confident on this bike as any of my previous ones and that’s causing my rides to be less fun

 

[fossyant]

Change the brakes. Promax stuff is rubbish. THEN get another. One bike is not enough.

 

[vickster]

Thanks for the replies so far. My reasoning behind the new bike comment is am I throwing money at a problem that’s not going to improve without hydraulic brakes. I know I can get £500 for the CAADX as it stands but to be honest I’d rather not sell as I love the bike and geometry!
But and here’s the rub, I’m nowhere as near confident on this bike as any of my previous ones and that’s causing my rides to be less fun

Change to hydraulics then but it’ll cost you. But there are much better mechanicals

 

[Vantage]

BB7's.
They've been around for donkeys years with little change in the original design simply because they just work.
Haven't had to adjust or tamper with mine in months.
Another plus with cable brakes is that you're not limited to any one brake lever.

 

[NickTB]

Just ordered a set of Juin Tech R1’s. Will report back once here and on the bike

 

[JPBoothy]

I'm in a similar situation as the OP with regard to being disappointed with my standard CAADX Render Disc brakes and was going to take a punt at the TRP Spyre myself. However, I'm torn between splashing out on the full set of brand new stuff (Calipers/Discs/Pads/Compressionless Housing & Cables) that I may not be impressed with, or to go down the used route just in case. Obviously the used route will be cheaper but, I may then not get a true idea of the TRP's performance if they are too worn etc.. I even toyed with going brand new everything on the front only as I believe that is where the majority of your braking comes from but, would that be a true comparison either 🤔

As always, your experience, knowledge and opinions would be greatfully appreciated.. That sounded a bit sarcastic but it honestly wasn't meant to be

 

[NickTB]

I have to say, I’m super impressed with the Juin R1s. Fitted them yesterday and the stopping ability is 100 times better. So much so today’s average speed over 20 miles was 16mph woth a top speed of 32mph so high was my confidence In stopping! Highly recommend them

 

[JPBoothy]

I'm sure they are but a bit pricey though. I appreciate that you get what you pay for but there are limits. Are they full hydraulic or some sort of hybrid combination like the TRP HyRd?