Thread: Garbage Tektro Mech Disc Brake Replacement - (POTENTIAL RABBIT HOLE)
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Old 05-07-20, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by commo_soulja
Hmm, I've never used nor even considered TRPs cable disc brakes. All my BB7 equipped bikes are hardtails with 180/160 rotors and they've always performed well for me. I'm refurbishing an old Ibis HT and I'll try out the TRPs. Looks like TRP markets the Spykes as the mtb brake and the Spyres as the roadie version. Their hydro/cable calipers look interesting though.
Yep - Spyke = long linear pull version
Spyre = short pull version to work with most brifter

Neighbor has them on both his gravel bikes. pretty sweet. Not sure about the bad experiences listed above but I go through my LBS on just about everything and try to avoid AliExpress/Wish etc.
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