Advice for CX mechanic disc brakes
04-12-20, 12:00 AM
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Rob Fullnorth
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Advice for CX mechanic disc brakes
Hello, I have Cinelli Zydecco CX equipped with Shimano BR-R317 post-mount disc brakes. The efficiency of it is very poor. Moreover, I'm struggling with overheating every time I ride in the mountains.I would like to change it to something better. Can you recommend any alternative for these brakes?
thank you very much!
thank you very much!
04-12-20, 03:03 AM
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TRP Spyre are the hands-down, lightest weight, highest performance mechanical disc brakes. I use mine with BBB BBS-53 organic pads. What ever you do, do not use the normal Shimano B01S pads. Their braking quality and power pales in comparison.
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04-12-20, 03:24 AM
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First things first. Change the pads to something like Koolstop, Jagwire, swissstop or shimano Metallic or semi metallic. Change your cables to Jagwire road Pro. Then, if that doesn't work, think about swapping to TRP Spyres and some Icetech rotors. You can't use Icetech with single moving pad brakes like your current brakes. The other thing would be to jump straight to Spyres and Icetechs with good pads and good cables, so you don't spend on good pads for the old calipers. You could contact Cinelli and find out what the biggest disc you can fit on the front too.
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I would go with TRP Spyres with Kool Stop pads and Shimano XT Ice Tech rotors and compressionless housing (me I like the Elite Link but the road version on my touring bike needed a little more length so keep that in mind).
After looking at those above it seems we are all saying the same thing.
After looking at those above it seems we are all saying the same thing.
04-12-20, 11:39 PM
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Hello, I have Cinelli Zydecco CX equipped with Shimano BR-R317 post-mount disc brakes. The efficiency of it is very poor. Moreover, I'm struggling with overheating every time I ride in the mountains.I would like to change it to something better. Can you recommend any alternative for these brakes?
thank you very much!
thank you very much!
Ensure you use better compressionless brake housing and cable.
Comments section in the article below, give suggestions for getting the best performance.
https://bikepacking.com/gear/yokozun...brakes-review/
Note:- Sintered finned pads are expensive. If you ever want to try out that spec, I found UberBike UK has cheaper ones.
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04-13-20, 12:13 PM
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glorified 5954
You're going to want the 4-piston Juin Tech GT-P, aka Yokozuna Ultimo. Yokozuna comes with compressionless housing.
Ensure you use better compressionless brake housing and cable.
Comments section in the article below, give suggestions for getting the best performance.
https://bikepacking.com/gear/yokozun...brakes-review/
Note:- Sintered finned pads are expensive. If you ever want to try out that spec, I found UberBike UK has cheaper ones.
Ensure you use better compressionless brake housing and cable.
Comments section in the article below, give suggestions for getting the best performance.
https://bikepacking.com/gear/yokozun...brakes-review/
Note:- Sintered finned pads are expensive. If you ever want to try out that spec, I found UberBike UK has cheaper ones.
Thanks.
04-15-20, 02:13 PM
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Rob Fullnorth
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Thanks, everyone, for recommendations. I'm considering to choose TRP Spyre with Kool stop pads. Quick questions:
1. Are calipers for front and rear wheel the same? At least I cannot find different versions for separate wheels.
2. Is it worth adding more euros for SLC version?
thanks!
1. Are calipers for front and rear wheel the same? At least I cannot find different versions for separate wheels.
2. Is it worth adding more euros for SLC version?
thanks!
04-15-20, 02:41 PM
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I really like the way the SLC's look. The weight it negligible though. So, buy them if the look is worth it to you.
Regarding the pads. I love kool-stop pads for my rim brakes. But I gotta say the BBB pads for discs are really great. Never tried the kool-stops and maybe they're great too.
Regarding the pads. I love kool-stop pads for my rim brakes. But I gotta say the BBB pads for discs are really great. Never tried the kool-stops and maybe they're great too.
04-16-20, 06:34 AM
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As much as I like the Spyres, they have the same pad area as the BB7, so I don't think they'll help with the overheating problem UNLESS they're part of a system change that includes Ice rotors. My advice would be to go with a larger rotor. That will only require the rotor and an adapter.
