how much better are tiagra brakes then sora ones . just got myself a defy 2 with everthing on it tiagra except the brakes which are sora and to be honest they dont feel that good when i compare them to my mtb bike . is it worth the cost to upgrade them and if so what ones would fit as when ive looked on a web sites they seem to be differant lenghts .
sora brake vs tiagra
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Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
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I'd wager that there is almost no difference in braking ability assuming they're both dual pivot designs.
Firstly, they're new and will take time to bed-in a bit on the rims and the cables to free-up. They probably won't feel as powerful as MTB brakes because usually road-bikes don't need it.
Having said all that, the brake-blocks might not be that great. I have Ultegra brakes and they were hugely improved by changing to a softer brake-block compound. If you have a few quid get some Koolstop 'Salmon' brake pads for the Front brake only (The rear brake does very little do you might as well keep the existing ones).
You'll find a big improvement!
Firstly, they're new and will take time to bed-in a bit on the rims and the cables to free-up. They probably won't feel as powerful as MTB brakes because usually road-bikes don't need it.
Having said all that, the brake-blocks might not be that great. I have Ultegra brakes and they were hugely improved by changing to a softer brake-block compound. If you have a few quid get some Koolstop 'Salmon' brake pads for the Front brake only (The rear brake does very little do you might as well keep the existing ones).
You'll find a big improvement!
Hacienda71
Mancunian in self imposed exile in leafy Cheshire
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I ride a road bike with Tektro brakes and Ultegra blocks. Went on a MTB with disks in the summer and nearly crashed fifty yards down the road the brakes were so sharp. Road brakes simply are not as good as good MTB brakes. I prefer riding my road bike though
downfader
extimus uero philosophus
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I thought 2010 and 2011 Defy's had Tektro?
Anyway, they aint much different. You will see a slight difference when you go 105 as the arms are stiffer. The Ultegra are even better. Campag and co equivilents will be similar in spec/stopping power.
I think its worth spending the money on brakes. I bought ultegra equivilents (shimano r650) for mine... pretty good in the wet, amazing in the dry. Only top end discs will beat them
Anyway, they aint much different. You will see a slight difference when you go 105 as the arms are stiffer. The Ultegra are even better. Campag and co equivilents will be similar in spec/stopping power.
I think its worth spending the money on brakes. I bought ultegra equivilents (shimano r650) for mine... pretty good in the wet, amazing in the dry. Only top end discs will beat them
the_mikey
Legendary Member
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I have sora brakes, it pays to regularly clean the wheel rims if you're having unsatisfactory braking.
