Tektro 800a Brakes
05-22-22, 09:58 AM
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Tektro 800a Brakes
I bought Tektro 800a brakes a few years ago to update the calipers on our Raleigh Sports. I'm putting a bike together for my daughter, but I can't seem to find silver Tektro 800s anywhere. I'm not sure if they've been discontinued, or just stuck in supply chain issues. Anyone try 559s on a Raleigh Sports? Or should I keep looking for the 800s?
05-22-22, 10:01 AM
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I bought Tektro 800a brakes a few years ago to update the calipers on our Raleigh Sports. I'm putting a bike together for my daughter, but I can't seem to find silver Tektro 800s anywhere. I'm not sure if they've been discontinued, or just stuck in supply chain issues. Anyone try 559s on a Raleigh Sports? Or should I keep looking for the 800s?
05-22-22, 10:03 AM
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https://www.amazon.com/Tektro-Calipe...95418022&psc=1
Those would probably work unless they are too long.
Those would probably work unless they are too long.
05-22-22, 10:51 AM
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I bought Tektro 800a brakes a few years ago to update the calipers on our Raleigh Sports. I'm putting a bike together for my daughter, but I can't seem to find silver Tektro 800s anywhere. I'm not sure if they've been discontinued, or just stuck in supply chain issues. Anyone try 559s on a Raleigh Sports? Or should I keep looking for the 800s?
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05-23-22, 07:26 PM
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Thanks for the help. One of the advantages of the 800s is the adjusting barrel and anchor bolt can be reversed on the rear brake to keep the cable routing the same on a Lady's Sports:
I may try 559s, or some of the no name long reach brakes, on my bike and put the 800s on my daughter's bike,
I may try 559s, or some of the no name long reach brakes, on my bike and put the 800s on my daughter's bike,
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