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09-16-21, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Msteven

Saint Calipers: I have these connected to an older set of ST-R785 brifters (road). The lever pull is maybe 20% more than road calipers, but not close to bottoming out. Since installing along with the magura e-bike floating rotors I have not had any braking issues and our local routes are all hills up to ~15%

I shall have to try this. I haven't had troubles with my hy/rd (rear only), but not really happy with the braking power. I assume I'll need a Shimano lever for the Shimano calipers; maybe get a used one.

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