Brakes

[Dave5N]

I still use old LX cantis on my tourer, and they've been able to stop it fully loaded from nearly 50mph with no problems.

I'm a little uncomfortable with stopping distances over a mile though.

Seriously, The cantis on my other half's bike seem fine. Mine are just rubbish, whatever the blocks and whatever the rims. And I do know how to adjust them and drop the arms for leverage an' all that before everyone starts on at me.

In fact, it's rare I seek advice but I did take them to someone I rate highly as a mechanic (and who is a top cycle restorer) and he had no luck either. SO there we are. (My) Cantis are rubbish!

*End of rant*

 

[Rhythm Thief]

What make are they Dave?

 

[Dave5N]

4ZA

 

[Dave5N]

Froglegs design, essentially

 

[stevew]

Best upgrade would be Magura hydraulic rim brakes. They use the same bosses.

 

[Dave5N]

Best upgrade would be Magura hydraulic rim brakes. They use the same bosses.

On a 'cross bike?

 

[stevew]

I thought the OP wanted to upgrade an old MTB style bike.........or am I missing something?
I would agree that Maguras are not for a cross bike !

 

[simonali]

An MTB is correct!

 

[Dave5N]

OOPS!

Sorry SteveW. Was so wrapped up in my own inability to stop I carried on!

 

[stevew]

No probs, I thought I was going barmy !!

 

[mickle]

Maguras suck ass.