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Reviews 1 - 4 (4 Reviews Total)
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Reviewed by:
Uncle Tim(Unregistered User)
Review Date
October 26, 2001 Overall Rating
 3 of 5
Value Rating
 4 of 5
Used product for
1 Year
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Price Paid:
$0.00 Bike Setup:
2000 model year Trek 2000. The Sora brakes were standard. I have some new Shimano 105's waiting anx Summary:
These are good, functional brakes. It is due to high quality inexpensive products like these that cyclists can find sub 3 lb. aluminum frame bikes for under $1,000 dollars. After 5,000 miles of stopping my body, they are holding up well. Despite their relatively heavy weight, they are a fine entry level brakeset. They will offer many miles of safe and secure cycling. Despite that endorsement, the weight issue cries out for upgrading to at least Shimano 105's. When the pads are shot, move on up and get better performance and value for your dollar. Strengths:
Inexpensive. Dependable. Perform flawlessly. Pads last a long time. Weaknesses:
Heavier than you need them to be. Similar Products Used:
Shimano Ultegra
Shimano 105
Various Dia-Compes over the years... 
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Reviewed by:
Rob(Unregistered User)
Review Date
June 24, 2001 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
Used product for
3 months
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Specialized Sirrus, Sora brakes/levers, 105 derailleurs, Ultegra hubs, Dura Ace downtube shifters Summary:
Used on my training road bike as a no-nonsense, basic brake at a fair price. It is good to see trickle down technology in the dual-pivot design.
They stop as well as any other brake and the old style shoes aren't that tough to deal with. Strengths:
Value, dual-pivot, solid. Weaknesses:
Pads are old style (non-cartridge), but you get the $ break from 105. Slightly heavier than others. Similar Products Used:
None
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Reviewed by:
willie(Unregistered User)
Review Date
April 2, 2001 Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
6 months
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Price Paid:
$30.00 Bike Setup:
1984 team miyata, mavic sew-ups, dura ace cranks, nuovo record rear mech. Summary:
If your looking for a dual pivot on the cheap...then buy these brakes. Strengths:
inexpensive. dual pivot design. good stopping power (how much brake power do you need?). All around fair performer. A great value. Weaknesses:
a little heavy. stock brake pads are crappy. other than that, not too shabby. Similar Products Used:
105, tiagra, dura ace, ultegra, veloce, daytona, record
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Reviewed by:
Rex(Unregistered User)
Review Date
June 25, 2000 Overall Rating
3 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
Used product for
3 months
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Trek 2000 with full Ultegra set Summary:
These brakes are perhaps the best component in the entire Sora group, and they're great value for what they do. No complaints during my three month's use. Strengths:
Great stopping power at a decent price. Works very well on regular road conditions, even when wet. Weaknesses:
Tends to wear out quicker than comparable products, but this could be dependent on your riding style. Otherwise, it's as good as any entry-level brakeset could be. Similar Products Used:
Shimano 105 and Ultegra sets
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