Has anyone had any experience with these brakes? Good? Bad?
LyfordCay
I have the R960 brakes which have a very similar mechanical design but different shape. The brakes work as well as Shimano brakes, meaning they work very well. I find the quick release design (sliding adjuster) to not work well as it is prone to dirt obstruction. The bearings are a weird size that I had to order from TRP when they corroded. It is a solid brake that should last a long time, but it is very expensive.
The brakes I've switched to are Planet-X CNC, they are single pivot only (dual pivot if you consider the cam) and therefore lighter but function less well. The bearings are replaceable with available 410/440 stainless ones (from McMaster) and everything else on the brake is Ti or stainless except the 2 set screws. They cost 1/4 what the TRP brakes cost (bought 2 sets at $99 each a few years ago) and function 80% as well, but are easier to service. Every now and then they have the odd colors in stock, like the yellow:
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The brakes I've switched to are Planet-X CNC, they are single pivot only (dual pivot if you consider the cam) and therefore lighter but function less well. The bearings are replaceable with available 410/440 stainless ones (from McMaster) and everything else on the brake is Ti or stainless except the 2 set screws. They cost 1/4 what the TRP brakes cost (bought 2 sets at $99 each a few years ago) and function 80% as well, but are easier to service. Every now and then they have the odd colors in stock, like the yellow:
For not much more you can get EE brakes, which are lighter and work very well. Also EE does not steal designs from small companies like TRP does.
You might want to check out the FairWheel bikes brake review: Road Bike Brake Shootout #3 - Fair Wheel Bikes
You might want to check out the FairWheel bikes brake review: Road Bike Brake Shootout #3 - Fair Wheel Bikes
Used the 970s too. Looked at them for weight more than stopping power and they were very solid. Super super light and reasonable braking for me being a bigger rider.
I don't know about the ee brakes that others are posting on but I also did a build with KCNC brakes. Cool looks, super light and strong braking. I prefer the machined KCNC over The magnesiums.
I don't know about the ee brakes that others are posting on but I also did a build with KCNC brakes. Cool looks, super light and strong braking. I prefer the machined KCNC over The magnesiums.
Another vote for Planet X. Great price, weight, power, feel, colors. If they were aero they'd be perfect.
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