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Uncle Tim
a Recreational Rider
from Anywhere, USADate Reviewed: October 26, 2001
Strengths: Inexpensive. Dependable. Perform flawlessly. Pads last a long time.Weaknesses: Heavier than you need them to be.Bottom Line: 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.
Similar Products Used: Shimano Ultegra
Shimano 105
Various Dia-Compes over the years...
Bike Setup: 2000 model year Trek 2000. The Sora brakes were standard. I have some new Shimano 105's waiting anx
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Rob
a Road Racer
from Waukesha, WI, USADate Reviewed: June 24, 2001
Strengths: Value, dual-pivot, solid.Weaknesses: Pads are old style (non-cartridge), but you get the $ break from 105. Slightly heavier than others.Bottom Line: 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.
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Specialized Sirrus, Sora brakes/levers, 105 derailleurs, Ultegra hubs, Dura Ace downtube shifters
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willie
a Recreational Rider
from san franciscoDate Reviewed: April 2, 2001
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.Bottom Line: If your looking for a dual pivot on the cheap...then buy these brakes.
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$30.00
Similar Products Used: 105, tiagra, dura ace, ultegra, veloce, daytona, record
Bike Setup: 1984 team miyata, mavic sew-ups, dura ace cranks, nuovo record rear mech.
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Rex
a Recreational Rider
from New York, NYDate Reviewed: June 25, 2000
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.Bottom Line: 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.
Similar Products Used: Shimano 105 and Ultegra sets
Bike Setup: Trek 2000 with full Ultegra set
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